Microphoning a pitcher and catcher pairing while they are on the field is really dumb. Fire whoever thought of it and whoever approved it.

She’s back ⭐️ Suni Lee is returning to gymnastics, the six-time Olympic medalist announced. “I know what I’m capable of. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get there." nyti.ms/4aOfTEa

DCU splashes the cash to bring in a new prospect who fans may see as a throwback type of signing. Also, Audi Field may get a brand new look. This and more in your Tuesday Freedom Kick!

Was going to talk about Loudoun and DC Soccer on @datacentersoccer.bsky.social this week before I knew about whatever this is

#DCU and Loudoun United announce they will play in a friendly on August 5th at Audi Field called the DMV Derby. It's the first time the two teams have played each other. www.loudoununitedfc.com/news/2026/07...

The USWNT are an absolute powerhouse. US Women’s Hockey has battled Canada for dominance. US women athletes consistently win more medals than the men at the Olympics. Any arguments Title IX failed are clearly made in bad faith and are red herrings.

DC Power FC + All United Sports & Entertainment's future MLV team plans to eventually play its home games there

Huge move from DC and great for me and the Salvi community here! 🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻

It's official: #DCU acquires Nathan Ordaz from #LAFC for $2.375 million in cash + a potential $500K based on performance incentives. LAFC also retains a sell-on fee for a future trade/transfer.

🌸NEW EP🌸 Annie & André review a 2-0 win against NC Courage. We discuss a scary start, how the Spirit settled, two bangers, and box defending. Then we chat about Monique Ngock, WACFON, and the salary cap. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/7uIv... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

The #USWNT are coming back to DC and Chester, but this time it's to face #1 Spain in October! www.starsandstripesfc.com/usmnt/44864/...

The #Spirit win and the #WorldCup semis being set lead this morning's Freedom Kicks.

Congratulations to the irrepressible Crows.

The Spirit were superb in the first half, and had to dig very deep as the Courage put them under siege in the second. Your Green Line Soccer gamer from Cary, NC is live after a gutsy 2-0 win.

Rose Kouassi officially called in to the Ivory Coast squad for WAFCON. #ThatstheSpirit

🇸🇻 BREAKING: D.C. United to acquire El Salvador international forward Nathan Ordaz from LAFC, per sources. Ordaz, 22, is a product of LAFC's academy. Made 98 first team apps. 9g/4a in 2,163 mins over last two years. Gets chance to earn more mins at D.C.

Time to hand out some #WorldCup awards for the #USMNT! www.starsandstripesfc.com/usmnt/44850/...

Washington Spirit are in for a tough match this evening against North Carolina Courage. Both teams boast strong attacking units, but will the Spirit be able to call on their defense to slow Ashley Sanchez's scoring form?

#USLW National Playoffs Preview: Here's a quick look at both matches and all four teams taking part in tomorrow's National Semi-Final match.

Gift Monday and Deb Abiodun both on the Super Falcons roster for WAFCON later this month. Should be no surprise to Spirit fans. #ThatsTheSpirit

There are a few moments in sports where I remember exactly where I watched the game from. This is one of the earliest ones.

D.C. United checked a crucial item off their to-do list, trading Gabriel Pirani to San Diego FC, and they got more than most observers were expecting in the process. Here's what the Pirani deal, plus several other departures and (so far) one addition, mean as the World Cup break drifts to a close:

Happy Friday! Today we're talking about new signings by Washington Spirit and Power FC, France's dominance, and whether Poch should remain the USMNT coach.

The Spirit dipped into the Première Ligue to pluck out yet another gem. Read about Ngock's career so far, her promising potential, and when to expect her on the pitch for the Spirit. 👇 https://thedistrictpress.com/2026/07/10/washington-spirit-sign-21-year-old-cameroonian-midfielder-monique-ngock/

News has reached us that Milwaukee Torrent have withdrawn from the #WPSL regionals after colleges withdrew players from the squad. St Croix Legacy have taken their spot. We will update our preview as soon as we get a statement from St Croix.

Happy Thursday. Today we have the details behind the deal that sent Gabriel Pirani to San Diego, we look at Haley Carter's interview with Marie Claire and the NWSL weekly awards. There's even a special appearance by Bill Hamid. All that and more in Thursday Freedom Kicks.

Want to follow some Non-League action? Follow our dedicated Non-League account for coverage of tonight’s TWO #NPSL Playoff matches!

Trinity Rodman's late goal had me thinking: this happens like once a month, right? Ran some numbers, & while it's not quite monthly, it's pretty regular. That + Hershfelt breaking down the midfield shift that changed the game, & Rodman's thoughts on how this matters as the Spirit chase silverware:

#USLW Central Conference Playoffs Rewind: It's only been a few days since the playoffs started and yet they're already almost over. Here's how the first two rounds went down last weekend in the Steel City.

#USL2 Monthly Update: June (and a wee bit of July) As the final week of the season starts, the Heartland title has been decided and only two clubs are fighting for the second playoff spot.

2026 #Pride Month may be gone, but that doesn't mean we're done celebrating. From #MNUFC to #MNAurora to Minneapolis City, here are our photographers favourite pics from Pride over the years.

You cannot be serious. This game, this tournament are drunk. Poor Egypt.

Well shit. Come on Egypt.

Call that one back VAR!!!!!!! Egypt!

That was a perfect pass from Mo Salah. Wish it hadn’t been called back. Mo can I interest you in a return to Liverpool? Please ?

This has been looming for a bit. Maybe it’s good for the league, but damn is it a huge kick to the gut and insult to the Bats New Jersey-based fans.

On to 2027 in Brazil.

Well shit…..

I hate to say this but that’s not really surprising. USLS is not drawing anywhere near what it needs to in order to be viable. Pushing and forcing Division I was a mistake that cost them a ton. And now under USSF’s own standards, they may not get DI sanctioning in 2027.

More re-signings from DC Power FC. www.dcpowerfootballclub.com/news/2026/07...

The discourse around the USMNT/Belgium red card affair is tiring. It should not be used to give a final verdict on one particular player or be generalized to cast aspersions based on existing biases on a particular fan base.

🌸NEW POD🌸 Spirit back, so we’re back! Annie & André review another dramatic win at Audi. We discuss Andi’s first start since her return, Rodman’s brace, heat, humidity & spiders. Then, free agency and new signings. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/71nn... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

It was one of the toughest matches of the season, but Gracie Dunaway's goal at the death pushed #MNAurora through to the #USLW Semi-Finals.

WPSL action for @nonleague.northlandsoccer.com - Salvo SC 4 - St Croix Legacy 2 - M Health Fairview Sports Center - Woodbury, MN - 1 July 2026 Extra large photo gallery here: northlandsoccer.com/photo-galler...

If the World Cup has you out here doing very confident soccer takes when you've only watched 10 games in your whole life, you have to subscribe to Green Line Soccer at the Sandstorm tier

100% this. No notes. Balogun didn’t ask for this. He had a great response when asked about the card. He is in a lose-lose situation no matter what he does.

The #Spirit win and Balogun becoming available for tonight's #USMNT match are what we are talking about in this morning's Freedom Kicks.

So are we all really expected to go to work tomorrow after THAT game?????

OMG. That was close.

11 minutes of stoppage time. Wow