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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…

US Open Cup, She Believes Cup, World Cup, Inter Stunned, Love is Blind Collateral, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Heya! Towards the end of the FKs, there is a mention of some news related to the arctic circle. Having…

Spirit/DC Power GK Move Official, NWSL Docuseries Announced, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Morning folks of DC! I’m excited for some Champions League football today! I am hoping that my beloved Inter Milan…

DC United win, end of an era, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks

Happy Monday everyone. We got some snow, so as we navigate the streets to get the week started, let’s look…

DC United Open Season With a Win, Knock Off Union 1-0

Over the past four seasons, Audi Field has not been the most welcoming environment for DC United, with the Black…

DC United vs. Philadelphia Union: Preview, time, and how to watch

We’re back! The 2026 season kicks off this evening at Audi Field when DC United takes on the Philadelphia Union….

MLS Fantasy Focus: The End

It was 2012 when I joined the Black and Red United staff to write a weekly MLS Fantasy column and…

Hey Spirits episode: Community, collaboration, & Cool Disco Dan (with Aaron from Rose Room Collective)

In this episode, André and Annie welcome Aaron Bland, fifth generation DC native and co-founder of Rose Room Collective. Aaron…

2026 DC United season preview: What does success look like?

The 2026 Major League Soccer season begins this weekend, and DC United is looking up. The earners of the Wooden…

2026 MLS season begins, Spirit call-up deluge, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

Happy Friday, and happy MLS Opening Weekend! I love the start of a new season, and it seems like D.C….

Canada calls Carle, the Spirit Loan with DC Power FC, Bodo/Glimt Giant Slayers?, Klopp on USMNT Job, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks

Happy Thursday everyone! We’ve official moved from Fake Spring to Winter II: Electric Boogalo here in Minnesota. We had a…