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Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports And looking back at the Young Ones. Hey there, sure feels good to have more soccer back! Recaps of D.C. United’s SOMETHING New York City FC from us (with more from us here), WaPo, and MLS. Hudson River Blue with the Pigeons’ side of things. What will a new coach mean for D.C. United? It might take some time to find out. (WaPo): You could say … [Read more...] about Monday Freedom Kicks: D.C. United win, USOC postponed and more

Caitlin Buckley / Black and Red United The Hernán Losada era started off with a hard-earned victory in front of fans at Audi Field D.C. United started Hernán Losada’s tenure off with a victory, battling their way past NYCFC in a 2-1 win. After falling behind early, United got splendid goals from debutant Brendan Hines-Ike and midfielder Russell Canouse late in the first … [Read more...] about Recap: D.C. United open 2021 with 2-1 win over NYCFC

Caitlin Buckley / Black and Red United Hernán Losada’s team was as advertised, and Andy Najar is back in black (and red) After so many changes in direction this offseason, D.C. United fans could be excused for being excited, but also nervous, about what they were going to see last night against NYCFC. Was Hernán Losada going to implement the major tactical shift he’d … [Read more...] about D.C. United opens 2021 with a win: Five Thoughts

Since D.C. United hired Hernan Losada in January to become the club’s first new head coach in a decade, the 38-year-old Argentine has made clear his expectations for how he wants the team to play. And while there was an acknowledgment that Saturday night’s opener against New York City FC ... … [Read more...] about Hernan Losada's D.C. United tenure begins with win

WASINGTON, D.C. – Under the bright lights of the nation’s capital, hometown club D.C. United stunned New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night. First-half goals from Brendan Hines-Ike and Russell Canouse carried the Black and White to a decisive first victory on the first Matchday of the season. Despite an early goal from Taty Castellanos, NYCFC’s lack of match sharpness and poor … [Read more...] about Brendan Hines-Ike golazo leads D.C. United past shaken New York City FC