DC Power draw, AFCON opens with a bang, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks
Hey y’all. Welcome to winter! Yesterday marked the winter solstice so we’re officially starting to get more sunlight every day for the next 6 months. While we prepare for Christmas, here’s the news from the weekend:
DC Power got their first clean sheet of the season, holding Carolina Ascent to a 0-0 draw to close out the fall portion of the season. They will have a winter break for about 7 weeks.
Hosts Morocco beat stubborn Comoros in Afcon 2025 opener (BBC)
Morocco gets the 2-0 win, complete with a bicycle kick goal, over Comoros to open Africa Cup of Nations.
Exclusive: DC United 2026 Home Kit Leaked (Footy Headlines)
If this is the new 2026 home jersey, what do you all think? I’m hoping it comes with red shorts and white socks.
USA Soccercast, Episode 167: US Soccer World Cup Ticket Draw Info, USA Soccercast Merch! (SSFC)
On the latest USA Soccercast, I break down what to expect on the upcoming US Soccer draw for World Cup tickets and…we got some new merch!
World of Concacaf x Stimulus (Stimulus)
Also, my other podcast – World of Concacaf – also came out with some fresh gear! If you need some last minute holiday gifts (that won’t arrive in time for Xmas but at least you’ll get it soon), you know I got you covered!
We got some more information on DC United’s #1 draft pick from Markovic himself.
London City Lionesses sack manager Prêcheur while West Ham close on Guarino (The Guardian)
Michele Kang has decided to make a change at the head coaching position for LCL. We’ll see who takes over as the season continues.
In today’s example of We’re All Getting Old:
Adams to miss at least two months with torn MCL (PSW)
Tyler Adams will once again have to come back from an injury as he will miss 2-3 months with a torn MCL. The hope is that he’s back in time to be fit for the USMNT friendlies in March.
Finally, the Hey Spirits Awards voting is now live! What players and moments are you casting your vote for? Hit the comments and discuss!!
For some players, injuries seem inevitable, and it’s often more about timing than anything.
Adams is one of those players.
It might actually be beneficial for his chances at the World Cup that Bournemouth look set to comfortably stay in the Premier League while not really climbing the heights, though they’ll want to finish in some sort of European spot. Hopefully they wouldn’t rush Tyler back for 8th or 7th place status.
If he can get back with about two months left in the season and get back into playing form, it’s probably better for the USMNT than other scenarios