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 the loss of one of our longtime and beloved commenters, but we also had a lot of…

Welcome to 2026. Today we discuss the Spirit's growing Italian contingent, Courtney Brown's surprise departure. We also preview what the 2026 calendar holds for #DCUnited, #ThatsTheSpirit, #LoudounUnited, and #DCPowerFC. All that and more in New Year's Freedom Kicks.

As rumored, Lucia Di Guglielmo will be joining the Washington Spirit! She's signed a 3-year contract with an option for 2029. washingtonspirit.com/blog/2025/12...

DC United Persist in Signing Players, Fulham Eye Pepi, An Extremely Old Player, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

DCU pursues Japanese defender, Morocco advances in AFCON, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks Hello after a few weeks of hiatus! I am back from my trip to El Salvador. It was recharging to visit my family's homeland and really appreciate the warmer weather there. I packed it with some family time,…

Pulisic's goals and dating rumors along with #AFCON leads this morning's Freedom Kicks.

Unwrap a brand new Freedom Kicks! Today we cover supporter group opposition to HIP, more Cat Macario rumors, Boris Enow's departure, the history of British "festive fixtures", a ghosting goalkeeper, team ugly sweaters, and more. #nwsl #woso #dcunited

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

Jingle Bells! #DCU continues its roster overhaul by bringing in Sean Nealis and Sean Johnson to improve the defense and goalkeeping.

NWSL's High Impact Player rule is another in a string of questionable decisions by the league. NWSL players and fans deserve better.

This sure is... something

In today's Freedom Kicks we look at D.C. United's moves, rumored and actual, NWSL's reported interest in bring Cat Macario to the league, the first American coach in La Liga, and much more. #dcunited #thatsthespirit #usmnt #uswnt #woso

Sean Nealis trade confirmed: www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-uni...

DC Power's draw, #AFCON, and a potential #DCU jersey leak are what we're talking about in today's Freedom Kicks!

@dcpowerfc.bsky.social close out the fall portion of their schedule with a 0-0 draw vs @carolinaascentfc.bsky.social . Power FC will resume their schedule February 7th at @sportingjax.bsky.social . They return to Audi Field March 13th. www.dcpowerfootballclub.com/news/2025/12...

The nominees are in, and now it's time to vote! Help us decide the winners of the 2025 Hey Spirits Awards. Use the form below to vote for Best Washington Spirit Goal, Assist, Biggest Surprise, and more: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

@blazindw.bsky.social truly puts in the work covering @dcpowerfc.bsky.social .

DC Power FC @ Carolina Ascent: Preview, time, and how to watch DC Power FC closes out the fall portion of the season this afternoon when they hit the road to take on Carolina Ascent. The team is coming off a 2-2 draw at Lexington SC, and they're looking to get a win to head into the winter break.…

Today we're talking about D.C. United's surprisingly good draft picks, silly season rumors, and the never-ending NWSL salary cap drama.

Expecting D.C. United to complete a trade with NY Red Bulls for center back Sean Nealis (144 starts) for financial considerations, per sources. #mls

Could it be a solid draft day for #DCU? We discuss all the picks from the #MLS Superdraft.

#DCU was busy today in the #MLS Superdraft. @blazindw.bsky.social recaps each of the picks for the Black-and-Red, led by #1 overall pick Nikola Markovic. thedistrictpress.com/2025/12/18/1...

#DCU picks in #MLS Superdraft: Rd 1, #1 (1) Nikola Markovic - D, NC State Rd 1, #8 (8) Richie Aman - F, Washington Rd 2, #1 (31) Isaac Emojong - M, Utah Valley Rd 3, #1 (61) Stephane Njike - F, Maryland Rd 3, #25 (85) Lasse Kelp - D, Maryland

gopack.com/sports/mens-... "Class: Sophomore" "Height: 6-4" "Grew up in Canada but both parents are Serbian" "Avid coffee drinker, enjoys tennis" hell yeah, sold. congrats, you are a united, nikola

The picks are coming fast! Richie Aman goes to DC United 8th. I think he is going to be an immediate starter and impact player for DC, as he has elite 1v1 ability and knows how to fashion chances after he beats his man

Nikola Markovic goes first to DC United. Of all the GA players, he's unquestionably the most ready to contribute and the one DC needs the most. All in all a very good pick.

How big a deal is the MLS schedule change for fans in North America? We compare winters in cities with MLS teams with those in England and Germany and then look at the potential impacts on the league and D.C. United.

Today we look at Baribo's arrival in D.C., the status of the NWSLPA grievance, the most valuable women's sports franchises, new MLS divisions, Coachella appearance times, World Cup Prize money and more. #mls #nwsl #woso

Congratulations, Marc!!

#DCU has its first Designated Player acquisition of the offseason, signing Tai Baribo to a multi-year deal in a $4 million cash transfer from the Philadelphia Union. thedistrictpress.com/2025/12/17/d...

Calm Before the Storm for United and Spirit Offseasons, USMNT Player Updates, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie, Ella & André discuss why this will be an important week for the Spirit's quest to re-sign Trinity Rodman. We break down each aspect of the saga – of which there are many! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0ts1... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso

Bartlett's United Future, Spirit Marketing Hire, Adams Injured, and More: Tuesday Freedom Kicks

DC Power's draw and the Trinity Rodman contract negotiations are what we're discussing in today's Freedom Kicks. thedistrictpress.com/2025/12/15/d...

What happened in the #GainbridgeSuperLeague on Saturday? Lexington SC rallied twice, including a second-half equalizer by McKenzie Weinart, to earn a 2-2 draw against DC Power FC, which had Gianna Gourley score both goals. Full Highlights ➡️ youtu.be/KTksFYE7sMQ?...

The quest for the Washington Spirit to re-sign Trinity Rodman has gotten, um, complicated. From arbitration to newly voted on mechanisms to a letter from members of Congress, a lot is happening. Here's an up-to-date explainer about it all... #nwsl #woso #nwslpa

DC Power FC @ Lexington SC: Preview, time, and how to watch DC Power FC is back on the field tonight as they take on Lexington SC on the road. DC Power wants to rebound after losing at Dallas Trinity last weekend, and they know that with 2 matches remaining in the fall portion of the season, they…

⚫️🔴 BREAKING: D.C. United is in advanced talks to sign Israel int'l forward Tai Baribo from the Philadelphia Union, per sources. Would be a cash transfer worth around $4m. Baribo would be a designated player in D.C. Almost done. www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

Happy Friday! Today we're talking about the complicated rule proposed by the NWSL to pay stars more, FIFA pricing fans out of the World Cup, and the Whitecaps getting to stay in Vancouver.

Big news broke last night on the Trinity Rodman front as a possible NWSL solution may be coming. In addition we look at a #Bundesliga first, #USMNT history, Women's Champions League results and we try to sneak in as many Paris FC references as possible. All that and more in Thursday's Freedom Kicks.

Spirit Continue Rodman Contract Talks, Benteke Speculation, USMNT Friendly Announced, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Trin's Future Looms, Lesesne Adjacent News, World Cup Schedule Announced, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

World Cup Draw results, Inter Miami win MLS Cup, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks Hey y'all. Feeling a bit under the weather, so this is a late and short Freedom Kicks today. We'll start with the obvious news from the weekend: USMNT draw Paraguay, Australia, and UEFA Playoff C winner in 2026 FIFA…

DC Power FC @ Dallas Trinity: Preview, time, and how to watch DC Power FC returns to action tonight as they travel to Texas to take on Dallas Trinity. It's been a couple of weeks since DC Power was last on the field, but tonight's match is the first of three straight road matches to close out the…

Happy snowy Friday! Today we're talking about the impending World Cup draw, what the MLS fan survey says about D.C. United, and the NWSLPA's grievance over Trinity Rodman's rejected contract.

The results are in, and you have spoken! @blazindw.bsky.social has broken down your #DCU responses from the sixonefivesoccer.com #MLS survey!

🌸NEW POD🌸 Annie, Ella & André review the Spirit’s 2025 season! We chronicle the year that was and compile a list of nominees for our awards, but first we react to Haley Carter coming to DC! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/1Bgl... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso #washingtonspirit

It's time for OUR Spotify Wrapped! Thank you to all of our listeners for listening and sharing in 2025!

Yesterday was a huge news day for the Spirit. We look at Haley Carter's arrival, the Rodman contract bombshell report, Power FC awards, USOC format changes and more in today's Freedom Kicks. #ThatsTheSpirit #dcpowerfc #woso #minnesotaaurora #nwsl

The final international window of 2025 is officially closed. Which of the 11 representatives from the Spirit and DC Power made it to the field? How did they do? What was the wildest scoreline? Check out our review here! #ThatsTheSpirit #DCPowerFC #woso #nwsl #gainbridgesuperleague