DC United win, Washington Spirit lose, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks

Happy Monday, everyone! I had such a great time this weekend in Detroit for the NFL Draft. I was there all 3 days to help set the record: 775,000+ people attended and there could’ve been so many more had they not shut the gates the first 2 days. Ain’t no party like a Detroit party! With that, let’s recap the soccer from the weekend…

Recap: D.C. best 10-man Seattle 2-1 with Benteke brace (DP)

DC United win at home, taking advantage of a Stefan Frei red card to win 2-1. Christian Benteke gets another brace! However, it was a bittersweet night as a man was fatally stabbed outside Audi Field before the match. No word yet on whether the victim was attending the match or if it was, as the team called it, an isolated event.

Washington Spirit’s win streak stopped by Orlando Pride, 3-2 (DP)

The Spirit drop their first home match this season, trying hard to catch up against the Pride but falling short.

D.C. United Midfielder Russell Canouse Underwent Surgery (DC United)

It was announced late last week that Russell Canouse underwent successful surgery to remove his colon. Canouse has Ulcerative colitis, and this was the first of 3 surgeries that will hopefully see him back to 100%. He hopes to return to training in the fall. We’re all wishing the best for Russ and hope he’s back to 100% health in his life as soon as possible.

New England Revolution set attendance record as Lionel Messi visits Gillette Stadium (MLS)

Lionel Messi becomes the first player ever to have 5 straight MLS matches with multiple goal contributions as Inter Miami trounce New England 4-1 in front of a record Revs crowd.

PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions in Mbappe’s likely final season (ESPN)

PSG has won Ligue 1 and keep their hopes alive for a quadruple in Kylian Mbappé’s final season with the club. In the match, he set the record for most goals with one club in French soccer.

Indianapolis mayor announces MLS expansion bid, former Chelsea exec among investors (The Athletic)

What a weird situation, as Indianapolis’ mayor walked away from a $1 billion stadium project for USL club Indy XI. Why? He traveled to New York City to meet with MLS and then promptly announced that he was leading a bid to bring MLS to Indianapolis. MLS wasn’t bursting at the seams to announce the feeling was mutual, so it leaves a ton in the balance.

Hayes slams Chelsea-Barcelona ref for ‘worst decision in Women’s Champions League history’ (Pro Soccer Wire)

Barcelona beat Chelsea in Women’s Champions League to advance to the final, but a 2nd yellow early in the second half to Kadeisha Buchanan had Emma Hayes seething.

Enjoy the start of the week, everyone.

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