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Michael Estrada makes MLS Team of the Week, Washington Spirit veteran players return, D.C. United youth on the rise, and more: Freedom Kicks for May 24, 2022

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Loudoun United 2022 season preview

D.C. United’s USL side tries to avoid wood and spoons.

By Ryan Keefer
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Youth Development

Loudoun technical staff talk roster, DCU youth development

Stewart Mairs and Ryan Martin talk about Loudoun and the pathway.

By Ryan Keefer
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Loudoun notebook: Recapping 2021

There were some bright spots despite a 2nd straight wooden spoon.

By Ryan Keefer

Peabo Doue on DCU Academy, role at Loudoun United

The local product talks about returning to play in the DMV, his new leadership role, and career stability

By Ryan Keefer

Ryan Martin on Yow, Paredes and Nyeman and their work with Loudoun

Former D.C. Academy/current Loudoun coach Ryan Martin weighs in on how the kids are doing.

By Ryan Keefer

Loudoun’s Ryan Martin on 2020 roster & Covid-19

The first of a two-part series, Loudoun’s coach discusses his team before (and during) the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Ryan Keefer

D.C. United unveil USL team Loudoun United FC

The newest USL team will begin play next year

By Steven Streff

Opinion: Helmets in soccer could reduce concussion risk by up to 70%. Let’s make them mandatory.

It’s time for US Soccer to be at the forefront on player safety

By Ben Bromley

How to watch USA U17s vs. Ghana

The USA look to continue their winning ways in India

By Ben Bromley

USA beats India 3-0 to open U-17 World Cup

And Chris Durkin played a big role

By Ben Bromley

How to watch the US U17s vs. India

The Baby Yanks start their U-17 World Cup against the hosts

By Ben Bromley

Chris Durkin makes U-17 World Cup roster

Good luck in India, Chris!

By Ben Bromley

Chris Durkin called into US U-17 World Cup Qualifiers

Durkin is going to Panama for a tournament

By Ben Bromley

DCU academy coach Tom Torres becomes head of Spirit’s Virginia DA program

A D.C. soccer veteran moves from one local pro club to the other

By Caitlin Buckley

Spirit partner with Reston Soccer for Virginia DA program

After losing original partner clubs, the Spirit have secured a partnership with Reston Soccer Association

By Caitlin Buckley

Spirit partner with Baltimore Armour for U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy teams

Baltimore Armour joins MSI as partner in Spirit’s Maryland Girls DA program

By Caitlin Buckley

Harkes, Durkin lead academy revolution in DCU midfield

Two homegrown signings are pushing for playing time during United’s preseason

By Steven Streff

Despite losing VA partner clubs, Spirit Dev. Academy plans moving forward

Braddock Road, Arlington, Loudoun will not be partnering with the Spirit’s Virginia Development Academy program

By Caitlin Buckley

Ian Harkes: Same last name, new face for D.C. United

John Harkes’ son looks to make his own name at RFK Stadium

By Steven Streff

Ian Harkes wins M.A.C. Hermann Trophy

The potential D.C. United homegrown signing was named MVP of this year’s men’s NCAA soccer season

By Jason Anderson

D.C. United’s Chris Durkin joins USA u-17s for Nike International Friendlies

United’s youngest player has 3 games coming up this week

By Jason Anderson

Durkin receives USYNT call-up to U-17 tourney

The homegrown player may be playing Mexico in a couple of weeks.

By Ryan Keefer

Jalen Robinson named to MLS Homegrown Game roster

The youngster will return to play the Mexico U-20s later this month.

By Ryan Keefer

Spirit will have club in new U.S. Soccer Girls DA

The Washington Spirit are part of the 25 initial clubs joining the Girls Development Academy

By Caitlin Buckley

DCU signs Durkin, who will start tomorrow night

A coveted player joins the Black-and-Red homegrown roster.

By Ben Bromley and Ryan Keefer

DC United Academy player to train with Inter Milan

The exchange of ideas and talent evaluation keeps moving along.

By Ryan Keefer

DCU U23 alums on Initial List of 2016 Combine

Baby Black and Redders get to go South to show off their skills.

By Ryan Keefer

D.C. United adds Ken Krieger to Youth Staff

He's not just Ali's Dad, he's a decent hire for a youth staff that needed one.

By Ryan Keefer

DCU has the most expensive MLS academy

In an era of cost-free academies, D.C. United is one of only two that still has any kind of fee for their regular academy.

By Ben Bromley

DC youth players on upcoming US U-23 & U-18 squads

Current and former D.C. Academy and U-23 Players Getting a Look

By Ryan Keefer

2015 Homegrown game: It's soccer, not weed

Jalen Robinson - D.C. United's only representative in any event related to the MLS All-Star Game - will take the field tonight alongside some of MLS's best young players.

By Jason Anderson

DCU U23 Wrap-up: Saying Goodbye

The Black and Red U23 team plays their last game as a group before going back to school, and we ask them what they thought about this new process.

By Ryan Keefer

DCU U23 roundup: All Good Things, Etc.

The Black and Red suffer a setback in their quest to the playoffs, and reflect on an interesting season for all.

By Ryan Keefer

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