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Walker to DC Power FC, Spirit Resign Collins, Korenica Updates, SheBelieves Cup Schedule, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks

I am an avid reader, mostly nonfiction in general, and history more specifically. Over the last year I’ve gotten back…

The Spirit Announce Preseason Roster Update, 2026 Storylines for International Soccer, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Normally, we’re supposed to start with a personal message from ourselves as writers/humans in the DMV, but how about this…

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…

DC United Signs Munteanu, Celtic fires Nancy, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

DC United fills a second DP spot and a former MLS manager is embarrassingly sacked in Scotland after only 33 days in charge. This and more in your Tuesday Freedom Kicks!

Hey Spirits episode: 2025 Hey Spirits Awards Show

In this episode, Annie, Ella, and André announce the winners of the 2025 Hey Spirits Awards! They break down all…

The DC United Offseason Escalated Quickly, Spirit Re-sign Defensive Stalwart, Chris Richards Stretchered, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the blog, a writer was stirring, some content to flog! The news…

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…

More D.C. United Moves, NWSL Interest In Macario, A La Liga First, FIFA End of Year Rankings, and More: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Welcome to Tuesday everyone. I’ve got the spot start today. After a long lull, the D.C. United news continues to…

D.C. United offseason heats up, NWSLPA opposes HIP rule, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

It’s Friday! Christmas week has really snuck up on me, and I anticipate spending much of this weekend with last…