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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…

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…

Washington Spirit and USWNT defender Tara Rudd re-signs through at least 2028

In Washington Spirit signing news that you love to see, the club announced that it has agreed to a contract…

Spirit Prepare to Make DC Rise Up, DC United Brace for Home Opener, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Happy Wednesday! Feels like winter is just a matter of watching massive slush piles dissolve. On to the links! OK,…

DCU Previews, USMNT Striker Battle Heats Up, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Morning footy folks of DC! Not much to report on my end except my indoor 30+ team got our butts…