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…
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…
Whitecaps to remain in Vancouver, NWSL cap exception takes shape, World Cup prices rise again, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Happy Friday! I am back in DC and wondering whether we will be getting a real snowfall this weekend to…
World Cup draw today, Fletcher says goodbye, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Happy Friday! I write to you from Austin, TX, where I am visiting family this weekend. I am not too…
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…
USWNT vs. Italy, November 2025 Friendly: Preview, Time, and How to Watch
The U.S. Women’s National Team play Italy tonight in Orlando as part of their final friendly series of the year….
Washington Spirit defeated by Gotham FC 1-0 in NWSL Championship match
For the second year in a row, Washington Spirit’s Championship hopes were dashed in a finals defeat. NJ/NY Gotham FC,…
Power FC make offer to Rodman, MLS 2026 schedule, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Happy Friday, and happy Spirit Championship weekend!! I am very excited for tomorrow’s match, though still trying to figure out…
Confident Washington Spirit shut out Portland Thorns in 2-0 semifinal win
For the third time in five seasons, Washington Spirit are headed to the NWSL Championship. Even better, they made getting…
MLS to change calendar in 2027, USMNT jet lag strategies, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Happy Friday! We have plenty of soccer news to discuss today, and all I did of note this week was…