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EM Dash-USA TODAY Sports Brick walls are notoriously unmovable and we’re delighted that this one’s no different The Washington Spirit continued their offseason of contract renewals by agreeing to a deal with as important a player as there is, goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury (formerly Bledsoe). Kingsbury’s new contract is a three year deal, starting with this season, that … [Read more...] about Official: Aubrey Kingsbury extends contract with Washington Spirit

Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports Who said Tuesdays are boring? It’s a Tuesday (that feels like at least a Thursday). We hope you’re doing well this week, soccer fam. Jackson Hopkins returned to D.C. United for preseason training after his latest stint with the USMNT U20s. The Boss, aka Wayne Rooney, is serious about players earning their time on the pitch. Check out the … [Read more...] about Tuesday Freedom Kicks: Kingsbury signed to a new contract, Rooney wants players to earn their time, new on-air personalities for MLS Season Pass, and more!

Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports And some other odds and ends. Hi there, so I guess this is the big thing in D.C. United land over the weekend: 19-year-old Wolfsburg and USMNT defender Kevin Paredes scores his first Bundesliga goal! pic.twitter.com/RwdxjMWgdJ— ESPN+ (@ESPNPlus) January 28, 2023 Good for the kid, who’s impressed from winter preseason camp onwards, … [Read more...] about Monday Freedom Kicks: D.C. homegrowns make news, USMNT Copa America hosting & more