Monday Freedom Kicks: One Shot, One Kill

So when you outshoot the opposition 25-1, don't score on a less than 100% Bill Hamid AND complain about the officiating, then a bonus reaction GIF follows:

The fuck out of here, Frank Klopas. With that out of the way...

Recaps of D.C. United's 1-0 win over the Montreal Impact from us, the Washington Post, MLS (with more here) and CSN Washington. Mount Royal Soccer has things covered on the PQ side of things.

Bill Hamid: "I didn't feel 100%, but that's another conversation." - Black And Red United: So, what you're telling me is less than 100% of Bill Hamid > the Montreal Impact? I can dig it.

Design firm has a lot to prove with a D.C. United stadium - Washington Post: The writer of this Letter to the Editor echoes a sentiment we can get behind.

Leicester City 4-2 Sunderland: Mahrez Brace Beats Black Cats - Roker Report: In 'partner club' news, Sunderland took it on the chin in opening weekend, giving up 3 goals in 30 minutes en route to a 4-2 loss to Leicester. When you go on a North American tour and don't come by Washington, this is what you get.

CONFIRMED: M'Vila Signs - Roker Report: French midfielder Yann M'Vila goes to Sunderland after spending the year at Inter Milan. So I guess he's touring all the D.C. United affiliations, so expect him in Black and Red next year or something.

Among the Brands | Eight by Eight: A really good read on the sponsorships that were abundant at the MLS All-Star Game.

People beat each other up with trash bags and sandwich boards before Red Bulls vs. NYCFC - SBNation.com: Ahead of the Noo Yawk Derby last night, New York Red Bulls and New York City FC fans have some pre-game handbags because LARPing is fun.

Finally, a supercut of car chases (focusing on the iconic one from the movie Bullitt) because power and Monday and such.