International Roundup: How Did Spirit and DC Power Players Do For Their Countries?
The final international window of 2025 has come and gone. Eleven players from the Spirit and D.C. Power received callups…
Washington Spirit name Haley Carter as President of Soccer Operations, promotes Nathan Minion as permanent GM
Ok that’s enough grieving about the NWSL Championship. To help, the Washington Spirit announced that they’ve filled the President of…
Offseason Decisions, Loudoun Establish USL2 team, FIFA Book The Village People, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
At the top, I just wanted to express my hope that everyone had a good Thanksgiving experience last week! My…
Benteke bids DC adieu, USWNT sweep Italy, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks
Morning folks on this cold and wintry day in Washington. For many of us, it is the first snowfall of…
Washington’s Atlas: How Christian Benteke Carried DC United’s Attack
For years now, watching D.C. United has felt less like watching a competitive soccer team and more like a test…
USWNT vs. Italy, December 2025 Friendly: Preview, Time, and How to Watch
The USWNT takes on Italy for the second time this international window, after comprehensively defeating their European opponent 3-0 last…
The biggest challenges facing Washington Spirit this offseason
For Washington Spirit, 2025 was a successful year, even if their hope of an NWSL Championship trophy eluded them. Michele…
RIP David Rusk, USMNT win, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend. For me, it was capped off by completing my 43rd lap around…