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Parking, road changes in place for Washington Spirit fan appreciation rally

After making it to the NWSL Championship, the Spirit is celebrating their fans.

WASHINGTON — Getting around near Audi Field may be a hassle Monday evening, with parking restrictions and a closure for the Washington Spirit’s Fan Appreciation Rally.

After an amazing season where the Spirit made it to the National Women's Soccer League Championship for the first time in years, this rally will honor both the players and the fans who cheered them on every step of the way. The rally is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday outside Audi Field. Here’s what you need to know.

From approximately 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., S Street from First Street to Half Street SW will be closed to all vehicles.

From noon to 11 p.m., these streets are marked Emergency No Parking:

  • Potomac Avenue from South Capitol Street to First Street SW

  • R Street from First Street to 2nd Street SW

  • R Street from South Capitol Street to Half Street SW

  • S Street from First Street, SW to Half Street SW

  • T Street from First Street to 2nd Street SW

  • Half Street from Potomac Avenue to V Street SW

  • V Street from 2nd Street to Half Street SW

  • First Street from T Street to V Street SW

  • 2nd Street from R Street to Street SW

If there is a public safety need, more streets may be closed. These are the streets that aren’t scheduled to but could be shut down to vehicles: 

  • Potomac Avenue from South Capitol Street to First Street SW

  • R Street from First Street to 2nd Street SW

  • R Street from South Capitol Street to Half Street SW

  • T Street from First Street to 2nd Street SW

  • Half Street from Potomac Avenue to V Street SW

  • V Street from 2nd Street to Half Street SW

  • First Street from T Street to V Street SW

  • 2nd Street from R Street to Street SW

You can check on updated traffic information on the D.C. Police Traffic page on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. All street closures are subject to change in case of unexpected conditions. 

Police also say to expect parking restrictions along the street. There will be emergency no parking signage. Anyone parked in violation of the signs will be ticketed and towed. 

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