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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…

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…