Najar leaving D.C. United, Ronaldo faces $1B lawsuit, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Hello, hello! I have returned from a long Thanksgiving trip to Ohio to visit family and have plenty of news to share and chat about today. Andy Najar won't return…
Matt Miazga suspended, Sam Mewis departs KC Current, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks
Happy Thursday to everyone, and it's the best day of the year. 41 years ago today, on November 30, 1982, the greatest album ever made was released to the world:…
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 week with your regularly-scheduled Wednesday Freedom Kicks! FC Cincinnati's Luciano…
MLS playoffs roll on, D.C. homegrown update & more: Monday Freedom Kicks
Hello again. Well the virus that my oldest got is now predictably working its way through our house, first to our youngest, now to this guy, which resulted in us…
D.C. hires GM, Olsen on playoffs and more: Monday Freedom Kicks
Hi there, so having a child with a 103 degree fever at home? Not at all fun! D.C. United finds new GM as it attempts to end playoff drought (WaPo):…
Gotham wins, Flores scores & more: Monday Freedom Kicks
Hi there, sorry for missing last Monday, I was watching the USL League One final between North Carolina FC and Charlotte. Nice little Derby (the Dogwood I'm told) for a…
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 just begun. In my youth, I was a staunch believer…
Ex-D.C. managers reunite, homegrown update & more: Monday Freedom Kicks
Hi there, since when is it supposed to be 80 degrees Halloween weekend? I have a sternly worded letter to write! Rooney makes ownership quip in 'fantastic' Martin admission (Daily…
Ku-DiPietro scores game winner for US MYNT, GK coach leaving D.C. United, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Happy Friday! I am finally over my cold and looking forward to getting out and enjoying the warm weather this weekend. Until then, there's plenty of local soccer news to…
USWNT set to face Colombia, Red Bulls and Sporting Kansas City advance in MLS Cup Playoffs, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks
Happy Thursday, everyone. The USWNT take on Colombia tonight, so before we get set to watch the ladies take the field, we start with a preview: USA vs. Colombia, 2023…