Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns (NWSL Quarterfinal): Analysis, Difference Makers, Time & How to Watch
The longest regular season in NWSL history is over, and now the real chaos begins. Washington Spirit finished third in…
FIFA proposes U23 Olympics for women, new Gold Cup format, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Bonjour from Quebec! Just a shorty from me today as I am still on vacation. I have not had nearly…
The Spirit Gear Up for Playoff Campaign, Poch Names Nations League Quarterfinal Training Roster, and More: Thursday Freedom Kicks
Playoffs? Playoffs?! We’re talking about Playoffs!?! PlAYoFfs!??! Well, for The Spirit anyway. On to the news! Seb Salazar, perhaps the…
USWNT Preliminary Roster, USMNT Injuries, UEFA Women’s Nation League Draw, the Most Positive MLS Fans, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
Welcome to Wednesday. I may not live in the DMV anymore, but I still engage in the tradition of staying…
Spirit Players Up for Weekly Awards, Balogun Scores First Goal Since World Cup, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks
Good morning DC Footy Folks! Happy Election Day! I hope everyone is able to make it to the polls! I…
Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Stars: Analysis, Difference Makers, Time & How to Watch
Well here we are, the final game of 2026’s NWSL regular season. The Washington Spirit put themselves in position to…
DCU Eliminated from Playoff Contention with Loss, Alex Freeman and Eddie Johnson Come Through, and More: Thursday Freedom Kicks
Last night was a rough one. On to the news. D.C. United eliminated from playoff contention via 2-1 loss at…
DCU Injury Update, Loudoun Departures, NWSL GM’s Surveyed, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
Welcome to Wednesday everyone. D.C. United has another midweek match tonight with the season’s dwindling postseason hopes in the balance….
Washington Spirit vs. Kansas City Current: Match Preview, Time & How to Watch
Today, the Washington Spirit (16-4-8) take on the Kansas City Current (14-5-9) in what should be an exciting (read: anxiety…
Kijima Out, The Path to the NWSL Shield, USMNT 2026 Finale, PSG Tifo, Crochet Spirits, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
Welcome to Wednesday! We once again find ourselves with a midweek DCU match. This time I don’t have anything poignant…







