Washington Spirit Free Agency Tracker
The NWSL's second annual free agency period kicks off at 12:01am, Monday, November 20, and this post will serve as your lone stop for all Washington Spirit free agency news.…
NWSL 2024 Expansion Draft analysis: our picks for who Washington Spirit should protect
Amid the trades, waivers, and free agency signings of this NWSL offseason, one event threatens to shake up existing teams more than most: the 2024 Expansion Draft. Set for December…
USWNT officially announces Hayes, Concacaf Nations League determines location for finals, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
The MLS Round of 16 is finally over, and only one team (SKC) managed to defeat a higher seed. As the conference semi-finals kick off after Thanksgiving, I am starting…
The Washington Spirit are once again coachless. What happened, and what’s next?
The surprise release of previous head coach Mark Parsons has placed the Spirit in an unfortunately common position. While a new head coach will be taking the helm soon, when…
Carlos Amorós wins NWSL Coach of the Year, Phil Neville heads to Portland, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
We are still in Round 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs, folks! Best-of-3 formats in soccer can take some time. Kudos to RSL and Dallas for forcing Game 3s... I'm…
Angel City head coach named, Pirani in Pan American games final, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Happy Friday, everyone! Angel City FC has finally made it official that they will be promoting interim head coach Becki Tweed to permanent status. Tweed's name had been kicked around…
MLS Playoffs continue, Spirit women earn some awards, and more: Wednesday Freedom Kicks
Happy November! Halloween is over, which means for much of American society, the battle between Autumn and Christmas décor has just begun. In my youth, I was a staunch believer…
Ku-DiPietro scores game winner for US MYNT, GK coach leaving D.C. United, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Happy Friday! I am finally over my cold and looking forward to getting out and enjoying the warm weather this weekend. Until then, there's plenty of local soccer news to…
Arena to D.C.? Homegrown update & more: Monday Freedom Kicks
Well I'm recovering from hosting a birthday party for a newly minted seven-year-old, hydrating accordingly! Bruce Arena a candidate for D.C. United coaching vacancy: Sources (Athletic, $): Not sure why…
The pros and cons of the Washington Spirit in Black & Yellow
Last Sunday, the Washington Spirit played their final match of the 2023 season, losing to the North Carolina Courage in heartbreaking fashion to be eliminated from the NWSL playoffs. However,…