Denim makes a comeback, Wandering Spirits excel away from home, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks
Morning DC Footy Folks! Yesterday was a fantastic day in the District and today may be even better! I am…
USL undermining union, Messi finally in DC, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Happy Friday! Last night, I had what can only be described as a nightmare, in which Washington Spirit changed their…
Spirit/Power International Weekend Recap, New Spirit Player Interview, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks
Morning DC Footy Folks! We are 100 days away from the start of the 2026 World Cup (and I get…
Hey Spirits episode: The figure skating center back (with Élisabeth “Éli” Tsé)
In this episode of Hey Spirits, André, Ella, and Annie interview new Washington Spirit defender Élisabeth Tsé. They talk about…
Coffey on the USWNT’s responsibility to speak, 2026 NWSL kits, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Hello and happy Friday! My apologies for the slightly late Freedom Kicks. I had a long day yesterday, heading straight…
The good, the bad, and the boring: Ranking the 2026 NWSL jerseys
The National Women’s Soccer League unveiled the 2026 jerseys for each of its 16 teams yesterday, and we saw some…
DCU’s New Contracts, Weezy Out, Kingsbury News, Soccer Don Succession, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks
Happy Thursday everyone and happy NWSL Kit Drop Day. The Spirit and the other 15 teams will release their new…
Spirit Make a Huge Trade, DCU Draws Loons, Loudoun Releases USL W and USL 2 Schedules, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks
Happy Thursday everyone. Yesterday, like most Wednesdays, I spent a good chunk of time thinking about what to talk about…
Washington Spirit trade Croix Bethune to KC Current for $1 million
In a surprising move, Washington Spirit have traded star midfielder Croix Bethune to 2025 shield-winners Kansas City Current for $100…
Hey Spirits episode: Conflict is my love language (with Haley Carter)
In this episode, Ella, Annie, and André sat down with Haley Carter, Washington Spirit’s new President of Soccer Operations. Carter…