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Kerry Hess

D.C. United closing in on a head coach, Rooney no longer a head coach, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Wednesday, January 3rd means it’s my turn to wish the faithful District Press commentariat a happy new year! I spent…

MLS SuperDraft takes off with the speed of molasses, Porter and Pareja off the market, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Good morning and happy Wednesday! Does anyone else have that holiday fuzz that makes focusing difficult as the week’s end…

More shuffling in the D.C. United office, Audi Field considers expansion, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

I know it’s been December since Friday, but… I can’t believe it’s December… and the MLS Playoffs are still ongoing….

Lucho wins MVP, United looks to Baltimore, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

In all my effort to host a makeshift Thanksgiving feast last week, I neglected the soccer world. We’re back this…

USWNT officially announces Hayes, Concacaf Nations League determines location for finals, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

The MLS Round of 16 is finally over, and only one team (SKC) managed to defeat a higher seed. As…

Carlos Amorós wins NWSL Coach of the Year, Phil Neville heads to Portland, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

We are still in Round 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs, folks! Best-of-3 formats in soccer can take some time….

MLS Playoffs continue, Spirit women earn some awards, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Happy November! Halloween is over, which means for much of American society, the battle between Autumn and Christmas décor has…

MLS Cup Playoffs begin, CCC schedule released, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Namaste. Ok, I still kind of cringe saying that because of the strange overuse of the word in North American…

U.S. Open Cup Final, Benteke’s hat trick still impressive, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Happy Wednesday folks! This will be my final Freedom Kicks for about a month as I depart next week to…

D.C. United midweek matchup, Boston receives NWSL team, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

So first, I just want to apologize that this is the first Free Kicks of the week (and it’s even…