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District Press teams with Stimulus Athletic for new DC-themed apparel

With the seasons of our DC area soccer teams in full swing, fans like us are busy following our favorite…

Saturday’s Audi Field schedule finally set, Poch officially headed to Manchester United, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

Happy Friday! We are heading into a very busy week for NWSL in the District, beginning with this weekend’s Washington…

Pareja Eyed by United Owners, Pochettino In Talks with Man U During Nations League Prep, and More: Thursday Freedom Kicks

Hello, it’s been a 24 hours of news stories, and I’m relieved to post some of them in order to…

DC Power FC vs. Brooklyn FC: Preview, time, and how to watch

DC Power FC is back on the field for their final home match of the regular season as they host…

The Spirit and Audi Field, MLS Awards, International Call Ups, More on Poch, NWSL fashion, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Welcome to Wednesday. It’s Veteran’s Day. Thank you to the veteran’s in the DP community and veteran’s everywhere for your…

2026 MLS Awards: Who should win? Who makes Best XI?

The 2026 MLS regular season is over, and while 18 teams not named DC United still have a shot at…

DCU Final Regular Season Press Conference Recap, Rodman Up for Weekly/Season Awards, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Good morning DC Footy Folk! I had a great time at Audi Field watching the Spirit totally decimate Portland. As…

Erkut Sogut, Lucas Bartlett reflect on difficult DC United season

The 2026 season for DC United wasn’t a successful one. They tied a Major League Soccer record when they failed…

Washington Spirit win quarterfinal, DC United lose finale, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks

Happy Monday, everyone. So, I was at Audi Field four times in about 53 hours this weekend, getting to see…

Washington Spirit blow past Portland Thorns in 4-1 quarterfinal win

Washington Spirit controlled their Sunday afternoon quarterfinal match against the Portland Thorns, winning 4-1 after a first half blitz of…

Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns (NWSL Quarterfinal): Analysis, Difference Makers, Time & How to Watch

The longest regular season in NWSL history is over, and now the real chaos begins. Washington Spirit finished third in…