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DC Defenders

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Date: 

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dc-defenders

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. What is DC Defenders known for?

  2. 2. What is the founding organization?

  3. 3. What is the key ownership stakeholders?

  4. 4. Why did the DC Defenders win the championship in 2025?

  5. 5. Where do the DC Defenders play their home games?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Franchise Development

  • Synergistic Ownership

  • Brand Recognition

  • Media Reach

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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