DC Power Extend Fitch, USL W Divisions Announced, Gotham Falls, a Goalie Goal, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks
Happy Thursday everyone. I hope everyone enjoyed the snow and are now sufficiently dugout and free to move about. Yesterday…
Spirit Preseason Roster Announced, Loudoun United Plans, US National Team Updates, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
Not going to lie, today’s Freedom Kicks is quite heavy on USWNT and USMNT content. And that’s the way I…
USWNT vs. Paraguay, January 2026 Friendly: Preview, Time, and How to Watch
It’s the first U.S. Women’s National Team match of 2026! As part of their January camp, the team will face…
Rodman signs new deal with Washington, new MLS transfer windows and roster rules, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Happy Friday! I hope you are all sufficiently prepared for The Snowstorm this weekend. I unfortunately still need to pick…
January Friendlies: Spirit Players in the USWNT Camp
When we last saw the US Women’s National Team, they were ending 2025 with back-to-back clean sheet victories over FIFA’s…
Hey Spirits episode: Grievances and classification and parity, oh my! (with Meghann Burke)
In this episode, André and Annie welcome NWSL Players Association Executive Director Meghann Burke to the podcast. They get an…
Chris Richards wins US Soccer Award, Rodman Rule Drama Continues, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks
Happy Thursday everyone! I got called in last minute to fill in for Thursday Freedom Kicks so you get a…
The 2025 Hey Spirits Awards: how our listeners voted
To celebrate Washington Spirit’s phenomenal 2025 season, the Hey Spirits team asked fans to weigh in on who should win…
NWSL Players and Fans Deserve Better From The League
After reading the High Impact Player rule announcement and all the criteria that go with it, it seems we’ve reached…
Baribo Arrives, Coachella Schedule, Trin Updates, New Divisons, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks
Happy Thursday everyone. I don’t know about everyone else, but I’ve reached the point in the season where with all…