The year 2018 was a watershed moment for Washington, D.C. sports fans. Of the “Big Four” sports teams, the Capitals won the 2017-18 Stanley Cup after a decade-long wait that included first and second round playoff losses. They weren’t the only team to experience a high level of success. D.C. United signed English soccer star Wayne Rooney and made the MLS Playoffs after a rough start. The Ted Leonsis-owned Washington Valor also won the Arena Football League championship this year after missing the playoffs last year.
The Wizards and Mystics had varying levels of success in 2018 as well in the NBA and WNBA.