Johnny Cardoso signs with Real Betis, Luton Town forward faces racism, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks
Happy Thursday, everyone. Not a lot of soccer news from yesterday, so here we go:
First off, Johnny Cardoso is moving to Spain. He made official his transfer to Real Betis. Go get ’em, Johnny!
Carlton Morris: Police investigating alleged racist remark towards Luton forward (BBC)
Luton Town forward Carlton Morris alleged that he received racial abuse in their match against Sheffield United. The police are now investigating.
Which USWNT goal was the SSFC Goal of the Year? (SSFC)
Which USWNT goal did you think was the best in 2023? Vote in our poll!
Vitor Roque arrives in Barcelona ahead of €40m January move (ESPN)
Vitor Roque has arrived in Spain from Brazil to sign with Barcelona for €40 million. Dunno where they got the cash, but that’s on LaLiga to pursue.
Zander Murray: First openly gay male Scottish footballer to retire (BBC)
The first openly gay male Scottish soccer player is hanging up his cleat. Congrats to Zander Murray on his career.
Messi Mania! Top 10 moments of 2023 with Inter Miami (MLS)
MLS has counted down the top 10 Lionel Messi moments since he joined Inter Miami in July. Most of these you’ve seen over and over.
Enjoy the day, y’all.
Yeah, Donald. I marvel at your constancy in putting up multiple Freedom Kicks despite a complex work and travel schedule. I’m so glad you were a keystone of the inaugural “Tales from Buzzard Point: The Black and Red Band”.
LA Galaxy apparently trying to make a splash by signing World Cup winner Hugo Lloris….oh wait that’s LAFC? I thought they were supposed to make smart signings?
Too soon to talk about the press reports that DC United are completing acquisition of Pirani?
Hoping it’s a U22 deal.
Supposedly it’s a $1.3 million fee. I can’t imagine that he’d be their third DP, so U-22 seems most likely. He had some evident potential, but he definitely needs to improve, particularly his shooting. Hard to believe he didn’t have any assists either. But he’s good at connecting and with proper development could be something special.
I’d love it if he’s not our only U-22 signing.