Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports Do soccer kits have the power to sway results? It’s Thanksgiving Eve, which means the time-honored tradition of... watching the World Cup? Sure. The US made my productivity weep between 2-4 on Monday. My second-favorite country France made that happen again yesterday. Can Canada make it three unproductive afternoons in a row? Unlikely, … [Read more...] about Wednesday Freedom Kicks: Garth Lagerwey joins a United while the World Cup is in full swing
Tuesday Freedom Kicks: USA and Wales tie, FIFA threatens to sanction players, David Ochoa to San Luis, and more
Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Trades, moves, and World Cup news. Well, hello there, soccer friends! We are certainly not in a shortage of news this week, so let’s get to it! World Cup 2022 If you are watching the World Cup, you probably already know that USA and Wales tied in yesterday’s match. Gareth Bale delivered the upset in the 82’ to pull … [Read more...] about Tuesday Freedom Kicks: USA and Wales tie, FIFA threatens to sanction players, David Ochoa to San Luis, and more
Monday Freedom Kicks: USMNT World Cup opener today, D.C. player moves & more
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images And the Young Ones is...not, anymore. Hi there. Man, I forgot when kids go from two naps to one and how much of a ordeal it is, particularly when they’re teething. Good stuff! USA vs. Wales, 2022 FIFA World Cup: What to watch for (SSFC): 2pm, be there or don’t. Report: Former Crew winger Pedro Santos to sign with D.C. United (Massive … [Read more...] about Monday Freedom Kicks: USMNT World Cup opener today, D.C. player moves & more
Washington Spirit announce Mark Parsons as next head coach
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images Guess who’s back!? We’re going back, back to the future. Today the Washington Spirit announced the return of Mark Parsons, this time being named head coach outright. Spirits say hello to your new Head Coach ... Mark Parsons is back in the District! pic.twitter.com/VHLtgBo1HZ— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) November 21, … [Read more...] about Washington Spirit announce Mark Parsons as next head coach
Friday Freedom Kicks: MLS Re-Entry draft, Washington Spirit Day, D.C. Defenders return, and more
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Maybe if we’re very good, we’ll get some D.C. United and Washington Spirit acquisition news before the weekend Happy Friday everyone! The 2022 World Cup kicks off this weekend, and we’ve got some other news and events to chat about here while you wait. D.C. United traded the first pick in the MLS Re-Entry Draft to Austin FC for … [Read more...] about Friday Freedom Kicks: MLS Re-Entry draft, Washington Spirit Day, D.C. Defenders return, and more