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Loudoun bolsters their squad, Transfer Deadline Day in Europe, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Morning everyone! We finally got above freezing yesterday, but this snowcrete ain’t going anywhere any time soon. I’ve basically spent…

Arsenal win Women’s Champions Cup, DC United preseason begins, and more: Groundhog Day Freedom Kicks

Happy Monday, everyone. It’s Groundhog Day…again. Let’s start off by getting the weather prediction from Phil…no, the other Phil: February…

New DC Power FC additions hope they can bring production and wins in spring season

DC Power FC begin the spring portion of the 2025-26 season next weekend on the road to Sporting Jacksonville, and…

DC United announces preseason roster

DC United is fully in preseason mode, and now we have a training roster. Today, the Black-and-Red announced their preseason…

Crystal Dunn retires, Apple TV cutting Spanish-language coverage of MLS, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

It’s Friday! We are still largely snowed in here in DC. I’ve made it out of the house a little…

International Round Up: How Did The Spirit Players Fare?

With camp occurring outside of a normal FIFA international window, the USWNT drew upon a roster of domestic-based players for…

DC Power Extend Fitch, USL W Divisions Announced, Gotham Falls, a Goalie Goal, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks

Happy Thursday everyone. I hope everyone enjoyed the snow and are now sufficiently dugout and free to move about. Yesterday…

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…

Creating a New Identity for Loudoun United FC

Several days before the beginning of preseason, I had the chance to speak with Loudoun United President Karl Sharman and…

DCU re-sign Bono, Spirit sign Martinez, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks!

I was blessed with a bevy of news to share! Almost all of the DC area team made some roster moves. Lots of thoughtful pieces as well. Let’s talk footy and drink some hot coffee! ☕️⚽️❄️