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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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Loudoun United has said who will not be returning. Who is on the list is mostly unsurprising, but the bigger concern is what happens in CBA discussions.

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/11/26/loudoun-united-roster-decisions-usl-cba-work-stoppage/
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November 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Some updates from our photographer Jason Taylor on today's Washington Spirit open training:

-Trin was running and wearing leg sleeve, not a brace
-Monday was not present
-Deb, Croix, and a few other players, were working with trainers
-Rose and Leicy training with team
Trinity Rodman, wearing a leg sleeve and smiling, at a Washington Spirit Open Training on Tuesday, Nov. 4
November 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Loudoun United pushed with everything they could but fell to North Carolina FC 1-0. We examine the game, and look at the offseason for the team...and the USL.

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/11/02/loudoun-united-ryan-martin-usl-playoffs/
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November 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Ahead of the team's first playoff game in its seven year history, we spent time with coach Ryan Martin to get a sense of his team and himself before the challenge.

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/10/30/loudoun-united-ryan-martin-usl-championship-playoffs/
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October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Loudoun United ended the USL regular season with a 1-0 loss at home, but they get to return the favor this week in North Carolina. We review last week and look ahead to Saturday's USL playoff debut…

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/10/29/loudoun-united-north-carolina-fc-usl-championship-playoffs/
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October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The "Spirit sphere" out and about! Today, in L'Enfant Plaza
A large inflatable soccer ball with the Washington Spirit logo on it has been signed by fans
October 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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In a season full of firsts, Loudoun United got another first win at a USL stadium, and will appear in the playoffs for the first time. We look at the game, the players, and enjoy the moment

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/10/12/loudoun-united-ryan-martin-playoffs-garrison-tubbs/
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October 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Loudoun United continues to limp to the end of the season, but now literally have 'Win and In' on their racket. However, we look at how things went awry from Saturday

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/10/07/loudoun-united-abdellatif-aboukoura-quimi-ordonez/
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October 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Loudoun United hosted a familiar face in DC United' Bill Hamid Sunday as they continued to chase their first playoff spot. We dive into the result's meaning for the team's chances

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/10/01/loudoun-united-dc-united-bill-hamid-abdellatif-aboukoura/
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October 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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On a stormy Saturday night, Loudoun United took another chance in 2025 to get their first win ever over an opponent. We dive into that, and more

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/09/10/loudoun-united-drew-skundrich-ben-mines-alen-marcina/
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September 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Loudoun United's gone from winning 1 game in 11 games to winning two of their last three behind an apparent lame duck coach. We dive into their slowly turning things back around to positivity

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/08/31/loudoun-united-ryan-martin-drew-skundrich-florian-valot/
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August 31, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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In the wake of the surprising news about Ryan Martin's rumored departure at the end of the season, we unpack that decision and a bit more

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/08/26/loudoun-united-ryan-martin-robby-dambrot-quimi-ordonez/
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August 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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DCU back on local TV, Hometown Hero Kit reveal, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kick

Morning DC! Much like DC United, my over 30 rec team league is going through a bit of a rough patch.…

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/08/26/dcu-back-on-local-tv-hometown-hero-kit-reveal-and-more-tuesday-freedom-kick/
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August 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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DCU to sign Clark, Spirit Kickoff W Champions Cup campaign, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Keeping things light...happy Spirit match day (more on that below)! I'm…

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/08/19/dcu-to-sign-clark-spirit-kickoff-w-champions-cup-campaign-and-more-tuesday-freedom-kicks/
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August 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Loudoun United snapped a winless streak that dated back to mid-June with some late game theatrics from old and new faces. We dive into the details

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/08/17/loudoun-united-quimi-ordonez-zach-ryan/
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August 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Cantore talks move to America, Kang plunders Barcelona once again, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

A pretty wild time to be living in the nation's capital. I'll…

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/08/12/cantore-talks-move-to-america-kang-plunders-barcelona-once-again-and-more-tuesday-freedom-kicks/
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August 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Loudoun United remain winless since mid-June, but did the week's new additions make for some optimism? We dive into that and other things.

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/08/10/loudoun-united-rhode-island-abdellatif-aboukoura-arquimedes-ordonez/
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August 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Friday night saw Loudoun United give up a second half stoppage time goal for the 2nd time in six days. Is there concern? Maybe? What do we think about it? Various things, if you click:

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/08/03/loudoun-united-riley-bidois-yanis-leerman-ryan-martin/
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August 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Saturday night saw Loudoun United advance to the USL Jagermeister Cup quarterfinals despite hanging on to do so. We take a look at the ins and outs of the game and those who played in it

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/07/27/loudoun-united-abdellatif-aboukoura-ryan-martin-hugo-fauroux/
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July 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Saturday night Loudoun United's winless streak extended to six games and two competitions with a loss to Oakland. We try to examine the reasons why:

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/07/20/loudoun-united-wesley-leggett-abdellatif-aboukoura/
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July 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Loudoun United's winless streak is now five games following Sunday's draw, but perhaps a corner has been turned? We take a look at the aftermath

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/07/18/loudoun-united-pittsburgh-riverhounds-florian-valot-moses-nyeman/
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July 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Loudoun United held on for a draw on the 3rd of Jul, however their winless streak extended to a season-high four games, with a big six-pointer on the road to come. We take a look at what's to be made from two…

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/07/06/loudoun-united-abdellatif-aboukoura-zach-ryan/
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July 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Loudoun United suffered their first loss at Segra Field this season when Louisville came to town, but many of the lessons learned were things you just have to go through

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/06/25/loudoun-united-louisville-city-danny-cruz-yanis-leerman/
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June 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Loudoun United took it on the chin to Hartford Friday night, resulting in the first three goal loss in awhile. Was it bad? Maybe. Will it get better? That's the intriguing part, as we take a look into it.

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/06/22/loudoun-united-hartford-ryan-martin-cole-turner/
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June 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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In a year where they continue to create a lot of milestones, Loudoun United created another Saturday at Segra Field. We look at what they did and what it means ahead of a challenging two weeks

https://thedistrictpress.com/2025/06/15/loudoun-united-detroit-city-abdellatif-aboukoura-zach-ryan/
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June 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM