DC Defenders vs. Birmingham Stallions Week 1 2025

March 30, 2025

by Blake Hanley

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Chris Rowland #12 of DC Defenders is taclked by Harrison Mevis #18 of Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Chris Rowland #12 of DC Defenders is taclked by Harrison Mevis #18 of Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Samuel Corum/UFL/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Tayler Hawkins #8 of DC Defenders prepares to play against the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: The DC Defenders play the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Ricky Person #23 of Birmingham Stallions is tackled by Malik Fisher #92 of DC Defenders at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: The DC Defenders play the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Chris Rowland #12 of DC Defenders reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Birmingham Stallions in the first half at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Chris Rowland #12 of DC Defenders reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Birmingham Stallions in the first half at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Chris Rowland #12 of DC Defenders reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Birmingham Stallions in the first half at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: The DC Defenders play the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Momo Sanogo #11 of DC Defenders heads to the locker room at half time during the game against the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Fans of the DC Defenders cheer during the game against the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Fans of the DC Defenders cheer during the game against the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Anthony Hines #57 of DC Defenders reacts after a play against the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of DC Defenders speaks to the media after playing the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Shannon Harris, interim head coach of the DC Defenders talks with Skip Holtz, head coach of the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: The DC Defenders react after defeating the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: The DC Defenders react after defeating the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Shannon Harris, interim head coach of the DC Defenders celebrates after defeating the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of DC Defenders celebrates after defeating the Birmingham Stallions at Audi Field on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC