The District Press

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Month: September 2025

Hey Spirits episode: The Gift that kept giving

In this episode of Hey Spirits, André, Ella, and Annie talk about the incredible performances that led to Washington Spirit’s…

MLS Fantasy Focus: Leo Szn

Pitch PerfectFC was the leader this round, running up 144 points. At the top of the league it’s still Nouhou…

Spirit players up for multiple awards, Real Madrid rack up airline points, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Morning everyone! Another rough week for my 30+ indoor rec soccer league team. We lost this one 8-2. I promise…

Spirit dominate, DC United throttled, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks

Happy Monday, everyone. We begin at Audi Field since I was there twice this weekend, one very good and one…

Gift Monday scores Washington Spirit’s first hat trick since 2015 in 4-0 defeat of Houston Dash

Washington Spirit clinched a playoff spot in an exciting 4-0 win at home over Houston Dash on Sunday afternoon, thanks…

Washington Spirit vs. Houston Dash: Preview, time, and how to watch

The Washington Spirit return to Audi Field today, with everything to play for and plenty of belief in their step….

DC United skunked after 6-0 home loss to Philadelphia Union

DC United’s woes continued on Saturday night, losing 6-0 to the Philadelphia Union in the penultimate home match of the…

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

Welcome to another match day as D.C. United plays its fifth match in a row against teams in the Eastern…

The second evolution of Tara McKeown

You can say it now as if it has always been: Tara McKeown is a center back. Of course she…

World Cup 2026 mascots, Monumental conflict with streamers, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

Happy Friday, everyone! Fall is finally here, and it seems to me that tournament soccer is coming with it. Lots…