Welcome to Thusday. Today we highlight Gabby Carle's Canadian National Team Call up, the first transaction between the Spirit and DC Power FC, Bodo/Glimt's improbable UCL run, Klopp's USMNT job comments, and much more in Thursday's Freedom Kicks. #woso #ThatsTheSpirit #DCUnited #DCPowerFC

🌸NEW POD🌸 The Spirit recently dropped a first-of-its-kind collab with a supporters’ group, so we had to talk with Aaron Bland, @roseroomco.bsky.social co-founder and artist, about how it all came to be. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/5DlQ... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #woso #washingtonspirit

Finally some good news! Tara Rudd (née McKeown, aka Tara the Explorer), our forward turned center back, is staying in DC!

Spirit Prepare to Make DC Rise Up, DC United Brace for Home Opener, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Morning footy folks! As the MLS season begins this weekend, the previews are starting to drop! Plus we are less than 4 months away from the World Cup and we still don't know who the starting #USMNT striker will be! This and more on your Tuesday Freedom Kicks!

#DCU's final preseason scrimmage and DC Power's draw are among the things we're talking about in today's Freedom Kicks.

DC Power went down early against the Tampa Bay Sun, but a 63rd minute by Claire Constant leveled things and eventually secured a road point in a 1-1 draw. thedistrictpress.com/2026/02/14/d...

DC Power was able to fight back to leave Florida with a point in a 1-1 draw against the Tampa Bay Sun.

In a closed door scrimmage, their final before the season begins next weekend, DC United beats St. Louis City 3-1 today. #DCU goals came from Baribo, Rowles, and Murrell. DC now travels home to prepare for their home opener next weekend against the Philadelphia Union.

Join us for the discussion around tonight's DC Power match against Tampa Bay Sun!

Here we go! Which 2026 #MLS jerseys were the best? Which fell flat? For @districtpressdc.bsky.social, I rate them from worst to first! #DCU thedistrictpress.com/2026/02/13/l...

It's time to rate the 2026 #MLS jerseys! Where does #DCU end up? Who had the best and who phoned. it in? @blazindw.bsky.social gives us the list from 30 to 1!

IT'S FRIDAY... the 13th. And we're talking about newly-announced plans to bring pro soccer to Baltimore, D.C. United's teaser of a new mascot design, and not wanting any more bad news. thedistrictpress.com/2026/02/13/f...

#DCU is hoping to bring #MLSNextPro and #WoSo to Baltimore with the building of a new stadium in a joint venture with the City of Baltimore and investment by NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony. thedistrictpress.com/2026/02/12/d...

#DCU has formally updated its plans for bringing MLS Next Pro and women's soccer to Baltimore via a new stadium. @blazindw.bsky.social has more from Baltimore on the club's plans.

Yesterday was a huge day for the Spirit. We look Croix Bethune's departure to Kansas City, DCU's Coachella finale and new jersey, Loudoun's USL W and USL 2 schedules and much more in Thursday's Freedom Kicks. #ThatsTheSpirit #DCUnited #LoudounUnited #USLW #USL2 #woso

Croix Bethune's trade to Kansas City took us all by surprise this afternoon. We take a look at both the negatives and potential positives coming out of this deal.

The new #DCU home jersey is out! What do you think of it? We break down the look for @districtpressdc.bsky.social. thedistrictpress.com/2026/02/11/d...

We have the new #DCU home jersey! @blazindw.bsky.social breaks down what the Black-and-Red's look will be at home this season.

MacIver Fights for World Cup Dream, FIFA Disappoints, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

We're talking about the @heyspirits.bsky.social interview with Haley Carter along with a #DCU Homegrown getting a #USYNT call-up in today's Freedom Kicks! thedistrictpress.com/2026/02/10/h...

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie, Ella & André were delighted to chat with new President of Soccer Operations, Haley Carter! She discussed leaving Orlando, getting over the championship hump, goals with the Spirit, and A LOT more! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/2ieD... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

DC Power winning their spring opener on the road and #Concacaf's schedule announcement has us jamming to Bad Bunny on the Freedom Kicks!

Thread of scattered DCU thoughts after their 0-0 preseason draw with Portland: Lineup - (442): Johnson (Farr 46); Antley, Bartlett (Marković 81), Rowles, Kurokawa; Hopkins, Peltola, Servania (Clark 66), Peglow (Kijima 66); Baribo (Turner 86), Munteanu (Murrell 81)

Alyssa Walker’s goal is the difference as DC Power take down Sporting Jacksonville on the road.

Your DC Power FC starting 11 for the first match of the spring.

The Gourley/Harney partnership looks like it could be an effective one as it progresses for DC Power.

DC Power hits the road to open the spring! Get ready for this afternoon's match against Sporting Jacksonville, and join us for the discussion.

In case you missed it: Hey Spirits is back with a new rookie interview of GK Sara "Wojo" Wojdelko!

Happy Friday! While we wait for the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, join us to discuss new Loudoun United signings, the second half of the Gainbridge Super League season, and Ronaldo's tantrum.

🌸NEW POD🌸 We chatted with one of the newest Spirits, Sara Wojdelko (aka Wojo)! We got into how she became a goalkeeper, entering the league without a draft, axolotls, Rainforest Cafe, and more. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/3wyF... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso #washingtonspirit

Welcome to Thursday. Today we look at Sean Young's arrival in Loudoun, the impact of FBRef's data on Women's Soccer, Casey Keller's health, #USMNT news, and Murder Shows. All that and more in Thursday's Freedom Kicks. #woso #ThatsTheSpirit #Loudoun United

anyway, go support @districtpressdc.bsky.social and anyone else covering local soccer on a regular basis but man it is bleak out there right now

Want DCU news? These are the people showing up regardless of the team's record or national relevance: • @districtpressdc.bsky.social (specifically @blazindw.bsky.social & @sarahkallassy.bsky.social) • @joseumana.bsky.social for WTOP • @marioamaya28.bsky.social for Area Sports Network

WAPO Sports Section Cut, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks The Washington Post eliminates sports section as part of wider layoffs- The Athletic I don't normally start this section with a link, but there it is. Washington Post Jeff Bezos has decided to engage in massive cost cutting and layoffs at…

It was great to speak with DC Power sporting director Steve Birnbum to get an update on the direction of the club, from the flurry of signings made during the winter break to how the team hopes to get above the playoff line. For @districtpressdc.bsky.social: thedistrictpress.com/2026/02/03/s...

DC Power sporting director Steven Birnbaum takes the time to speak with @blazindw.bsky.social on the busy winter break and what's in store for the club as they resume the season this weekend.

Loudoun continues to recruit. Transfer deadline day had a bit of drama involving Ronaldo and Benzema. And I watched the Grammys for the first time! This and more in your Tuesday Freedom Kicks

Ryan with the yeoman’s work covering Loudoun United. A great read as always.

Arsenal win Women’s Champions Cup, DC United preseason begins, and more: Groundhog Day Freedom Kicks Happy Monday, everyone. It's Groundhog Day...again. Let's start off by getting the weather prediction from Phil...no, the other Phil: February 1st also marked the start of Black History Month.…

DC Power has brought in 4 players who they hope will help the club get into the playoffs. @blazindw.bsky.social reports on what each of them bring to the tabl

#DCU has announced their preseason roster ahead of the start of the Coachella Valley Invitational next weekend.

It's Friday! And today we're talking about Crystal Dunn's retirement, a busy offseason for DC Power, and changes to Apple TV's MLS coverage.

The January camp is over and the #USWNT routed both Paraguay and Chile. How did the five Spirit player in camp do? How many times did a Spirit player get coach Emma Hayes to dance? Read our summary here. #ThatsTheSpirit

Happy Thursday. Today we cover DC Power continuing to lock in their roster, Gotham falling, a crazy day in the UEFA Champions League and much more.

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 like it today. Hope you're dug out of the DMV snow at this point. On to the…

Loudoun United take to 2026 with a new coach, a new identity and new organizational imprint, as their President Karl Sharman and Sporting Director Alen Marcina shared with us recently. https://thedistrictpress.com/2026/01/28/loudoun-united-alen-marcina-abdellatif-aboukoura-quimi-ordonez/

DCU re-sign Bono, Spirit sign Martinez, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks!

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie, Ella & André discuss the league finally allowing Trinity Rodman to re-sign with the Spirit, and how it feels like a new chapter. Then we dive into all of the roster news so far! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/14Kd... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

The #USWNT's win and #FIFAWWC branding has us talking on this snow day of a Monday!