Spirit lose, DC United draw, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks
Happy Monday y’all. We’re gonna get a taste of summer this week, so make sure you got your AC functioning. Here’s what happened over the weekend:
Washington Spirit lose tight, tactical match against San Diego Wave, 1-2 (DP)
The Spirit saw their win streak end with a loss to San Diego. They now get ready for a trip to Mexico for the Concacaf W Champions Cup in search of a trophy.
Late João Peglow goal helps DC United draw St. Louis City (DP)
DC United saw former homegrown Chris Durkin come back to Audi Field and get a goal. João Peglow equalized late and a potential Louis Munteanu game-winner was nullified due to offside in a 1-1 draw.
Wayne Rooney may require surgery after saving Jordan Pickford shot (ESPN)
Wayne Rooney was on a BBC show trying to stop shots from Jordan Pickford. Well, he got hurt enough that he might need surgery to fix it.
‘We share same ambition’ – Alonso named Chelsea’s third boss in year (BBC)
Xabi Alonso is the new Chelsea head coach, which is an interesting pairing.
Bruno Fernandes equals assist record as Manchester United hold off battling Forest (The Guardian)
Bruno Fernandes got his 20th assist of the season, and now has a week left to break the season assist record in the Premier League.
Columbus Crew part ways with head coach Henrik Rydström (MLS)
The Columbus Crew have fired their head coach after their start to the season. I wonder if we see more changes during the World Cup break.
Field for 2026 Gainbridge Super League Playoffs Set (USL)
Lexington SC completed their worst-to-first climb to capture the Players’ Shield on the last day of the regular season. They will have the 1 seed in the Gainbridge Super League playoffs and take on 4 seed Dallas Trinity this weekend. 2 seed Sporting Jacksonville will host 3 seed Carolina Ascent in the other playoff match.
Finally, the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the official World Cup song has been released. Not the wack Jelly Roll one…SHAKIRA SHAKIRA!! Burna Boy jumps on the track as well and…THIS is World Cup music! Let this get your Monday started.




