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Benteke and Leal find new homes, Baltimore may struggle to build stadium, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

Happy Friday, and a belated happy New Year, everyone! 2025 was a tough year in a lot of ways, including…

Spirit Injury Update, NWSL Attendance, Lalas Pontificating, Punk Rock, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Welcome to Wednesday everyone. I don’t have any good soccer-related intro material for you today. I will, however, share a…

USMNT progress in U20 World Cup, MacIver called up to Scotland NT, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

Happy Friday! We are smack dab in the middle of a FIFA men’s window, so there’s more international news than…

D.C. trades international slot, Shaw to Gotham FC, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

It’s Friday! We are once again so close to the weekend, and I have some news that is mainly exciting…

USMNT lose, Japan qualifies for 2026 World Cup, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

Happy Friday, everyone! I’m looking ahead to a busy weekend, but I think it is going to be a beautiful…

Spirit sign Nankya, new D.C. United jerseys, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

Happy Friday, and happy Valentine’s Day, friends! I hope you all have some nice things planned for this long weekend…

USL removes Hailstorm FC, USMNT win, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

Happy Friday! I write to you from scenic Columbus, Ohio, where I am visiting family for a few days. This…

Canouse out indefinitely, USWNT’s Albert apologizes, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

Happy Friday! After a few days of rain and chilly weather, it looks like we’re heading into a nice weekend….

Leagues honor Juneteenth, Mexico sack Cocca, Fountas plays for Greece: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Rise and shine! We hope you all had a great long weekend as we honored and celebrated Juneteenth. Both Major…

Sam Staab makes NWSL best XI for May, Kang sells D.C. home, D.C. plays Necaxa, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Rise and shine! We’re here with your Freedom Kicks! Sam Staab makes NWSL’s Best XI (again) for May because, well,…