The GIST: The Mystics currently have no picks in tonight’s WNBA Draft. But a hooper with NBA dreams did recently get signed by a team...the Washington Football Team. Not kidding. Let’s talk other sports news around the District.

Gotham FC, Liberty, Knicks, Nets

Union. Sixers, Nittany Lions

The GIST: So much soccer, so little time! With the NWSL Challenge Cup officially underway, it’s time for the men to lace up their cleats and return to the pitch with the 26th MLS season starting tomorrow.

Wings, Stars, Rangers, FC Dallas

The GIST: A Mariners series win, OL Reign players showing off on the international stage and sunny skies on the forecast? It’s a great time in the Puget Sound.

Red Stars had a tight opening game of the Challenge Cup

After the Rangers clobbered the Islanders on Friday, the teams’ rematch last night ended with an Islanders 3–2 victory.

The Nats haven’t won a game since Opening Day

HAPPY FRIDAY! Did you miss us? We’re in your inbox for a third straight day (you’re welcome) because the second annual National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Challenge Cup begins at 8:30 p.m. ET tonight with a rematch of last year’s final. So we’re giving you everything you need to know before the action kicks off. Let the games begin.

Mets, Knicks, Nets, Jets, and Gotham FC

The GIST: Congratulations to the Washington Football Team’s new coordinator of football operations Natalia Dorantes, who is the first Latina to hold that position in the NFL. Welcome to the District! And now onto the Nationals and Spirit, who are both dealing with depleted rosters.