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Washington Spirit come from behind to defeat Portland Thorns 2-1

Washington Spirit earned their first-ever win at Providence Park on Sunday after, with a 2-1 victory over Portland Thorns FC….

Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns: Analysis, Difference Makers, Time & How to Watch

The Washington Spirit (12-4-6) face off against the Portland Thorns (11-5-6) this Sunday in Portland. The Spirit have never won…

Messi Retires From International football, Transfer Deadline Day, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Good morning DC Footy Folk! Over the weekend I watch the new A24 biopic, Tony. As a huge Bourdain fan,…

What to expect from 20-year-old Algerian midfielder, Mélissa Bethi

Mélissa Bethi’s path to the pros began in Firminy, France when she was eight years old. She joined and stayed…

Washington Spirit vs. Bay FC: Preview, Time, and How to Watch

The Washington Spirit (11-4-6) face off against Bay FC (6-4-10) this Sunday. Following a disappointing 1-0 loss to Orlando last…

Loudoun Player Plaudits, NWSL’s New Streaming Partner, Lots of Cup Schedules, and More: Thursday Freedom Kicks

Happy Thursday everyone. Over the weekend I was in Denver for a family event and ended up making a quick…

Spirit Appoint New CFO, Ashley Sanchez Has a Case for USWNT Callup, Celtic Collapse in Austria, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Hello, readers. The news for local teams, there’s a smattering, but I did enjoy this collection, and really, that’s what…

USL Leadership Shake Up, NWSL Final Ticket Sales Delayed, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Morning DC Footy Folk! I’m glad that the European football season is back. I watch Inter Milan demolish Monza in…

Washington Spirit vs. Orlando Pride: Preview, time, and how to watch

The Washington Spirit (11-4-5) face off against the Orlando Pride (7-2-11) this Sunday. After a grueling July stretch with six…

DCU Host NE Midweek, Sandy McIver Wins SotW, An Event Redefines “Tailgate” as a Concept, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Hope y’all are doing well today. Temperatures are finally drifting a bit more downward, and I can almost feel acceptable…