Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images And the Young Ones is...not, anymore. Hi there. Man, I forgot when kids go from two naps to one and how much of a ordeal it is, particularly when they’re teething. Good stuff! USA vs. Wales, 2022 FIFA World Cup: What to watch for (SSFC): 2pm, be there or don’t. Report: Former Crew winger Pedro Santos to sign with D.C. United (Massive … [Read more...] about Monday Freedom Kicks: USMNT World Cup opener today, D.C. player moves & more
Archives for November 2022
Washington Spirit announce Mark Parsons as next head coach
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images Guess who’s back!? We’re going back, back to the future. Today the Washington Spirit announced the return of Mark Parsons, this time being named head coach outright. Spirits say hello to your new Head Coach ... Mark Parsons is back in the District! pic.twitter.com/VHLtgBo1HZ— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) November 21, … [Read more...] about Washington Spirit announce Mark Parsons as next head coach
What are the odds? Washington opens as home favorites against the Atlanta Falcons
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Commanders were 5-5 coming into Week 11, and were 3-point road favorites against the Houston Texans. Washington easily handled the worst team in the NFL, winning 23-10. That win gets them to 6-5, and they are still in the playoff hunt. Washington goes back to FedEx Field this week after playing two straight road games. They … [Read more...] about What are the odds? Washington opens as home favorites against the Atlanta Falcons
Darrick Forrest continues to ascend in Commanders defense
Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports Darrick Forrest's presence at Safety is being felt in several ways. But more importantly, his ability to turn offenses over will quickly become a threat to quarterbacks. Darrick Forrest Jr. continues to ascend in the Commanders defense, and it could not be better timing for their unit. Forrest hauled in an interception against the Houston … [Read more...] about Darrick Forrest continues to ascend in Commanders defense
It took a while to realize what I’d seen; the Commanders were simply a better team than the Texans
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Grinding out the wins For many years, Washington fans have had to analyze what went right in each victory in hopes of seeing the team do it again. Usually, the answer stands out — key turnovers, a couple of outstanding pass plays or maybe a dominant run game or pass rush. After spending a relaxing 3 hours watching the Commanders take … [Read more...] about It took a while to realize what I’d seen; the Commanders were simply a better team than the Texans