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Spirit Prepare to Make DC Rise Up, DC United Brace for Home Opener, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Happy Wednesday! Feels like winter is just a matter of watching massive slush piles dissolve. On to the links! OK,…

MacIver Fights for World Cup Dream, FIFA Disappoints, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Hello, readers! Looks like the melting process is officially underway, and thank goodness- let’s just say, the snow was not…

WAPO Sports Section Cut, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

The Washington Post eliminates sports section as part of wider layoffs– The Athletic I don’t normally start this section with…

Spirit Preseason Roster Announced, Loudoun United Plans, US National Team Updates, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Not going to lie, today’s Freedom Kicks is quite heavy on USWNT and USMNT content. And that’s the way I…

DC United Signs Two Draft Picks, Spirit Waters Run Deep, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Happy Hump day! Sorry for the delayed publication, but there’s plenty to get to, so let’s! D.C. United Signs 2026…

The Spirit Announce Preseason Roster Update, 2026 Storylines for International Soccer, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Normally, we’re supposed to start with a personal message from ourselves as writers/humans in the DMV, but how about this…

DC United Persist in Signing Players, Fulham Eye Pepi, An Extremely Old Player, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

It’s that last day of 2025, and we’ve got a lot to reflect on. However, today’s selection is actually pretty…

The DC United Offseason Escalated Quickly, Spirit Re-sign Defensive Stalwart, Chris Richards Stretchered, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the blog, a writer was stirring, some content to flog! The news…

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….