The District Press

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Month: July 2026

Pirani Trade Details, Spirit Weekly Awards, Carter Interview, Fun in Sports?, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks

Happy Thursday. Yesterday was the first day in the last 26 with no World Cup match. How’s everyone doing? Any…

Gabriel Pirani Exits to San Diego, DC Power Make Player Moves, World Cup Moves On, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Sometimes it’s tough to face the cold, hard light of day after a loss, but the way in which the…

USMNT Crash Out of World Cup, Round of 16 Wraps Up Today, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kick

Morning DC Footy Folk! We are finally cooling down from the brutal heat wave that hit the area last week….

Spirit win, Balogun’s red card ban suspended, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks

Happy Monday, everyone. I hope you all had a happy and safe July 4th weekend. The USMNT are playing tonight…

Folarin Balogun’s Red Card Suspension Overturned by FIFA… in the Worst Way

Many who watched the U.S. take on Bosnia and Herzegovina were astonished when the VAR booth communicated to the on…

Washington Spirit beat Houston Dash (and the heat) 2-1, on a Rodman brace

At the close of a 100+ degree Friday, Washington Spirit returned to Audi Field and added another win to their…

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

Start hydrating early, Washington Spirit fans! The team’s return to play against Houston Dash after a month off comes amidst…

Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland advance, PRO apologizes to Bay FC, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

Happy Friday, and happy Independence Day weekend! I hope you all have some fun things planned to celebrate, and I…

DCU Recall Farr, Abera and Bagley Return to DC Power, USMNT Sing Country Roads, Kane Rescues the Three Lions, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks

Happy Thursday everyone. I’m a little sad. I missed the US game last night due to another commitment. Thankfully, they…

USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 2026 World Cup Match Thread, How to Watch

In the run up to this jointly hosted World Cup, there was a general wisdom that went something like this:…