The District Press
Your local, independent soccer media outlet! Supporting D.C. United, Washington Spirit, Loudoun United, DC Power FC, USWNT & USMNT. Formerly Black and Red United.
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- In case you missed it: Hey Spirits is back with a new rookie interview of GK Sara "Wojo" Wojdelko!
- Happy Friday! While we wait for the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, join us to discuss new Loudoun United signings, the second half of the Gainbridge Super League season, and Ronaldo's tantrum.
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- Welcome to Thursday. Today we look at Sean Young's arrival in Loudoun, the impact of FBRef's data on Women's Soccer, Casey Keller's health, #USMNT news, and Murder Shows. All that and more in Thursday's Freedom Kicks. #woso #ThatsTheSpirit #Loudoun United
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- WAPO Sports Section Cut, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks The Washington Post eliminates sports section as part of wider layoffs- The Athletic I don't normally start this section with a link, but there it is. Washington Post Jeff Bezos has decided to engage in massive cost cutting and layoffs at…
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- DC Power sporting director Steven Birnbaum takes the time to speak with @blazindw.bsky.social on the busy winter break and what's in store for the club as they resume the season this weekend.
- Loudoun continues to recruit. Transfer deadline day had a bit of drama involving Ronaldo and Benzema. And I watched the Grammys for the first time! This and more in your Tuesday Freedom Kicks
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- Arsenal win Women’s Champions Cup, DC United preseason begins, and more: Groundhog Day Freedom Kicks Happy Monday, everyone. It's Groundhog Day...again. Let's start off by getting the weather prediction from Phil...no, the other Phil: February 1st also marked the start of Black History Month.…
- DC Power has brought in 4 players who they hope will help the club get into the playoffs. @blazindw.bsky.social reports on what each of them bring to the tabl
- #DCU has announced their preseason roster ahead of the start of the Coachella Valley Invitational next weekend.
- It's Friday! And today we're talking about Crystal Dunn's retirement, a busy offseason for DC Power, and changes to Apple TV's MLS coverage.
- The January camp is over and the #USWNT routed both Paraguay and Chile. How did the five Spirit player in camp do? How many times did a Spirit player get coach Emma Hayes to dance? Read our summary here. #ThatsTheSpirit
- Happy Thursday. Today we cover DC Power continuing to lock in their roster, Gotham falling, a crazy day in the UEFA Champions League and much more.
- Spirit Preseason Roster Announced, Loudoun United Plans, US National Team Updates, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks Not going to lie, today's Freedom Kicks is quite heavy on USWNT and USMNT content. And that's the way I like it today. Hope you're dug out of the DMV snow at this point. On to the…
- Loudoun United take to 2026 with a new coach, a new identity and new organizational imprint, as their President Karl Sharman and Sporting Director Alen Marcina shared with us recently. thedistrictpress.com/2026/01/28/loudoun-…
- DCU re-sign Bono, Spirit sign Martinez, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks!
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- It's time for the first USWNT game of 2026!! Five Washington Spirit players will be representing the US, led by Captain Trin, and fans will get the opportunity to check out a rumored player on the other side.
- Happy Friday! Today we're talking about Trinity Rodman's new contract (of course), Tai Baribo's slated role with D.C. United, and Gabby Carle's love of hockey.
- TRIN. IS. BACK.
- Missing the Spirit and pining for the team to return for preseason? The #USWNT return to action this weekend with four (maybe 5) Spirit players on the roster to help you through until NWSL returns. CHeck out our preview here. #ThatsTheSpirit #woso
- While we all sit and anxiously await tonight's Washington Spirit announcement from LA, we've got a ton more news. Today we cover the Spirit recalling Gaines-Ramos, Charlie Estcourt and DC Power parting ways, Chelsea lurking on the edge of the Rodman situation and much more in Thursday Freedom Kicks
- DC United Signs Two Draft Picks, Spirit Waters Run Deep, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
- NWSL Legend Departs, AFCON Final Fallout Continues, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks Morning folks! It's a glorious Tuesday in the nation's capital! My trivia team is preparing tonight to defend our title from last week at the local bar. What's your category of expertise you bring to the trivia…
- Reposted by The District Press🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie & André chatted with Meghann Burke, executive director of @nwslplayers.bsky.social! We got updates and details on the union’s two grievances, and discuss HIP, parity, the salary cap, and more. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/65Xd... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
- The wild #AFCON Final has everyone talking, and we reflect on the life of MLK Jr. on #MLKDay in the Freedom Kicks.
- Happy Friday before a long weekend!! Today we're talking about the AFCON final, 2026 NWSL schedule, and the initial rendering for the new Commanders stadium.
- Happy NWSL Schedule Release Day!!
- Chris Richards wins US Soccer Award, Rodman Rule Drama Continues, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks
- Brooks Lennon on Trial with United, Spirit Sign Umpteenth Defender, Reptile Shows, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
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- Honored to be on this list as we continue to bring you all the coverage of DC United this season! What kind of coverage/content are you looking for in 2026? Drop us a follow and let us know!
- Loudoun United announces new coach, Heaps comes home, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks
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- Ricardo Pepi's injury and #DCU transfers lead what we're talking about this morning on the Freedom Kicks.
- This Friday, we're talking Spirit players on the USWNT roster, DC Power players on the GSL Team of the Month, and the AFCON quarterfinals.
- Let's gooooooooo
- Its Thursday! In today's Freedom Kicks Alyssa Walker joins DC Power FC, the Spirit resign Collins, US Soccer releases the SheBelieves Cup details, Weston McKennie looks for a new home, and much more. #dcunited #ThatsTheSpirit #dcpowerfc #usmnt #uswnt #woso
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- DC Power FC has signed Alyssa Walker from Carolina Ascent to help boost the scoring production ahead of the spring season.
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- The Spirit Announce Preseason Roster Update, 2026 Storylines for International Soccer, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
- The 2025 Hey Spirits Awards winners have been announced. See the full breakdown of votes in each category here.
- DC United Signs Manteanu, Celtic fires Nancy, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks
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- This was probably our most popular article ever when we were Black & Red United. We reproduce the incredible 2017 opus from @blazindw.bsky.social where he argues correctly that the Waldos should have been the jersey identity for U.S. Soccer. #USMNT #USWNT
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- #DCU sets a club transfer fee record in acquiring Romanian forward Louis Munteanu as a Designated Player.
- We get the first Monday of 2026 off to a great start with the Freedom Kicks.
- Numbers Only: The DCU Offseason Now that the calendar has turned from 2025 to 2026, we can start to put last season and its accompanying wooden spoon in the past. Even though many the problems that were laid bare last season are still there, the team has begun to address its many shortcomings in…
- Benteke and Leal find new homes, Baltimore may struggle to build stadium, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks Happy Friday, and a belated happy New Year, everyone! 2025 was a tough year in a lot of ways, including the loss of one of our longtime and beloved commenters, but we also had a lot of…
- Welcome to 2026. Today we discuss the Spirit's growing Italian contingent, Courtney Brown's surprise departure. We also preview what the 2026 calendar holds for #DCUnited, #ThatsTheSpirit, #LoudounUnited, and #DCPowerFC. All that and more in New Year's Freedom Kicks.
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- DC United Persist in Signing Players, Fulham Eye Pepi, An Extremely Old Player, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
- DCU pursues Japanese defender, Morocco advances in AFCON, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks Hello after a few weeks of hiatus! I am back from my trip to El Salvador. It was recharging to visit my family's homeland and really appreciate the warmer weather there. I packed it with some family time,…
- Pulisic's goals and dating rumors along with #AFCON leads this morning's Freedom Kicks.
- Unwrap a brand new Freedom Kicks! Today we cover supporter group opposition to HIP, more Cat Macario rumors, Boris Enow's departure, the history of British "festive fixtures", a ghosting goalkeeper, team ugly sweaters, and more. #nwsl #woso #dcunited
- The DC United Offseason Escalated Quickly, Spirit Re-sign Defensive Stalwart, Chris Richards Stretchered, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
