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Year: 2025

D.C. United offseason heats up, NWSLPA opposes HIP rule, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

It’s Friday! Christmas week has really snuck up on me, and I anticipate spending much of this weekend with last…

#1 overall pick Nikola Markovic leads DC United MLS Superdraft acquisitions

DC United had a busy day today, as they drafted five players at the 2026 MLS Superdraft, including taking NC…

MLS Schedule Change: How Different Are Winters in North America Really?

When Major League Soccer announced its intent to switch its schedule to summer-to-spring in order to align with leagues around…

Baribo Arrives, Coachella Schedule, Trin Updates, New Divisons, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks

Happy Thursday everyone. I don’t know about everyone else, but I’ve reached the point in the season where with all…

DC United signs Tai Baribo to Designated Player deal

DC United has made its first major splash of the offseason. Today, the club announced the acquisition of forward Tai…

Hey Spirits episode: The NWSL/Trinity Rodman contract saga

In this episode, the Hey Spirits crew tackles the ongoing attempts by Washington Spirit to resign Trinity Rodman and the…

Calm Before the Storm for United and Spirit Offseasons, USMNT Player Updates, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Welcome to the last hump day before the week of Christmas! Let’s face it, it’s a busy time of year….

Bartlett’s United Future, Spirit Marketing Hire, Adams Injured, and More: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Honestly, today I’m just grateful I’ve avoided a cold weather immune system breakdown so far. On to the news! Offseason…

DC Power draw, Trin contract updates, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks

Hey y’all. It was a great weekend for me at the AO Ball in Boston raising a ton of money…

The NWSL/Trinity Rodman contract saga, explained

Well, the NWSL offseason has officially begun with several player moves announced and teams releasing final rosters. The Washington Spirit…