

Old Glory DC Donates VIP Experience to The Women’s Club of Great Falls’ Scholarship Fund
Old Glory DC & The Women’s Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce a partnership based on the two organizations’ common core values of education and community. Representatives from both groups came together on March 26, 2022, in Leesburg, VA, in celebration of International Women’s History Month

Old Glory DC announces Margy Dessypris Thomas as the 2022 Old Glory DC With Her Award Recipient
Old Glory DC is excited to announce Margaret “Margy” Dessypris Thomas as the 2022 Old Glory DC With Her Award Recipient. This award is presented to an individual or group who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to the advancement of women’s rugby in the Washington Metropolitan and

Women’s Day Profile – Margy Dessypris Thomas
Margy has had a significant influence on rugby in the Mid-Atlantic, but you probably never knew her name. After her playing days were over, Margaret Dessypris Thomas, affectionately known as Margy, rose through the administrative ranks of club rugby to become the Chairwoman of the USA Club Rugby National Competitions

Needing a Win, Old Glory Awaits NOLA for a Saturday Test
After opening each of the last two seasons against the NOLA Gold in New Orleans, Old Glory DC this year tackles their Eastern Conference foes in Week 8, this coming Saturday. The series between the two teams has been characterized by feisty and tempestuous clashes, and OGDC will look to

Women’s Day Profile – Kat Aversano
Any catastrophic accident would keep the average person down. But not Katherine Aversano. After a long and grueling recovery after a sky-diving accident, Kat rediscovered rugby and the joy and confidence it ignited in her. Knowing that her playing days were over, she decided to bring her passion to the

Know Before You Go | Old Glory DC vs NOLA Gold
Streaming Old Glory DC vs. NOLA Gold will be streamed live on NBC Sports Washington and The Rugby Network at 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, March 26. More information on NBC Sports Washington can be found here. Tickets are still available for this weekend’s match! Help us cheer on the

Uruguayan International and World Cup capped player Facundo Gattas joins Old Glory DC
Old Glory DC announces the signing of Uruguayan International and World Cup capped player, Facundo Gattas. Facundo Joins Old Glory with 33 appearances for Uruguay with his first international test in 2016 against Canada in the Americas Rugby Championship. Facundo was selected to the Uruguay roster for the 2019 Rugby

OGDC Women’s Day Profile – Takunda Rusike
When Takunda Rusike enrolled at Howard University, rugby wasn’t a sport that was offered. So instead of finding another sport to play or continue to play club, she blazed her own trail bringing rugby to the HBCU. Herd Women’s+ Rugby at Howard University is now in its second year and

OGDC Women’s Day Profile – Celeste Valerio
One of the most promising up-and-coming players in the DMV is Celeste Valerio. Ever since stepping onto a rugby pitch when she was six, Celeste has been hooked on the contact sport. As a senior in high school, Celeste has played on multiple select sides and hopes to play in

Know Before You Go | St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 20
Know before you go with the Old Glory DC St. Patrick’s Day guide presented by Loudoun Economic Development. Segra Field is located at 42095 Loudoun United Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175. Gates open at 2:00 PM ET and kick-off is at 7:00 PM ET. Streaming Old Glory DC vs. Rugby

Revitalized After the Bye, Consistency and Finish is the Focus Against Atlanta
Fresh off the bye week, Old Glory DC welcomes its Week 1 opponent, Rugby ATL, to Segra Field for a nationally televised clash on Sunday night. The 4-1 Ratlers are one of MLR’s hottest teams after a convincing 29-14 victory over previously unbeaten Austin. Although DC didn’t win in its

Old Glory DC add New Zealand’s Felix Kalapu to the squad
Old Glory is excited to announce the signing of Felix Kalapu to the DC squad for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Kalapu will join the forwards as a back-row player. “Felix is an exciting talent from Auckland,” said Head Coach Andrew Douglas. “He comes highly regarded and appears

Meet the OGs – Junior Sa’u
“Hot Sauce” is defined as a spicy sauce or condiment that comes in various flavors and potencies made with chili peppers. The strongest can knock you off your feet and leave you asking for mercy. This describes the play and style of one of the newest OGs, Junior Sa’u. Given

Old Glory Westward Bound in Search of Answers versus San Diego
Hoping a change of scenery will spark a resurgence, Old Glory DC hits the road to California to battle the San Diego Legion on Sunday at the SDSU Sports Deck. After its fourth loss, OG is left searching for answers to a myriad of questions. DC handed the Legion a

Know Before You Go | International Day on Saturday, February 26
Know before you go with the Old Glory DC International Day guide presented by Loudoun Economic Development. Segra Field is located at 42095 Loudoun United Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175. Gates open at 11:00 AM ET and kick-off is at 4:00 PM ET. Streaming Old Glory DC vs. Toronto Arrows

Old Glory Poised to Break Slump Against Toronto
Old Glory DC welcomes a familiar foe to Segra Field as the Toronto Arrows return to the Mid-Atlantic on Saturday. OGDC hopes consistency breeds success as the gameday 23 will be relatively unchanged from last weekend. The squad seeks to improve game by game and match up against a team

Old Glory DC and Pasefika Souls Food Drive in Support of Tonga
This Saturday, Feb. 26, Pasefika Souls will be organizing a food drive at Segra Field as a relief effort for the people of Tonga. Bring non-perishable goods to donate at Old Glory’s upcoming match on Feb 26 and be entered in to win two VIP tickets to our match on

Old Glory DC to Call Dittmar Company properties Home in 2022
Old Glory DC is proud to call Dittmar Company properties “home” during the 2022 Major League Rugby Season. Dedicated to quality living, Dittmar Company has operated for 67 years, boasts of 21 apartment communities in Northern Virginia, and has established the firm as the premier developer, builder, and property manager