Both of the clubs from Washington were forced to fold operations after having inadequate stadium facilities. The players were released from their contractual agreements and free to sign elsewhere.
Notable Olympics Players (signed)
-BOS: 3B Davy Force
-BLC: P Asa Brainard, 1B Bill Craver, 3B Bob Ferguson
-CFC: C Deacon White (spent 1871 with club)
-TRO: CF George Hall, 2B Ezra Sutton
Notable Nationals Players (signed)
-MID: RF Ralph Ham, SS Ed Duffy, 2B Bob Addy
-PHA: P Bobby Mathews