Monday Freedom Kicks: Kemp Tell Me Nothing

How much fun was that? All the fun, right? Here's hoping that Waterhouse F.C. (already in town at the Lanham Days Inn, so sayeth their twitter account) gets to experience some of that fun firsthand.

Recaps of D.C. United's 4-2 win over the Colorado Rapids from us, MLSsoccer.com, The Washington Post and Soccerly. More on the Rapids' side from the fine folks at Burgundy Wave.

Watch this goal and start educating yourself on Dillon Serna - SBNation.com: Pretty much this, and...yep, pants are still tight.

United raising awareness after career cut short (VIDEO) | Comcast SportsNet Washington: A reminder of one of the causes that deserves larger recognition as former D.C. United player Clyde Simms (along with Jaime Moreno and Chris Pontius) showed up at RFK to raise some awareness.

VIDEO: Optimism from partner for new D.C. United stadium | Comcast SportsNet Washington: Muriel Bowser may have spoken to the crowd about the charitable cause, but Jason Levien said her presence was "a big lift" and he says he that "we're feeling pretty optimistic" and that news should be coming next month.

D.C. United set to test depth as rough stretch starts with Colorado Rapids - The Washington Post: A look at Taylor Kemp before last night's game and Ben Olsen's midweek statement that he believed in him. That was funny for us all at the time, right?

RICHMOND 1, DAYTON 1 - Richmond Kickers: Down a level, the Kickers allowed a late goal from bottom dwellers Dayton en route to sharing the points over the weekend. The Kickers are three points out of first, behind Orlando City SC and giving two games.

Despite loss, Washington Spirit advances to NWSL playoffs - The Washington Post: Looks like the Spirit will not be the only soccer team in DC with a crap 2013 to get into the playoffs, as they'll face the Seattle Reign in the playoffs on Sunday the 24th.

Pitch invader is also Cristiano Ronaldo impersonator - SBNation.com: Sure, full kit wanker and all, but this has some style, no?

Major League Baseball has a new pope – but can it fight off the MLS heretics? | David Lengel | Sport | theguardian.com: An interesting look at one of the "Big Four Sports" and the challenges they may be facing.

Boardwalk Empire: Season 4 : DVD Talk Review of the DVD Video: Finally, I hate to be masturbatory in the links, but this week's video pick is the HBO Prohibition-era show featuring Steve Buscemi, Michael Williams and Michael Shannon, among others. Season Three was legit, and Season Four was almost up to the task, albeit in a different manner that merits attention and praise. Ahead of its Season Five premiere next month, if you are looking for a binge watch candidate, here you go.

So what else is going on?