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Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Lots of fresh faces headed to LA. Happy Thursday, y’all. Yesterday’s news was highlighted by the release of the USMNT roster, so we begin there: USMNT January Camp roster released - SSFC Former D.C. United wingers Julian Gressel and Paul Arriola both make the USMNT January Camp roster. Gressel’s inclusion is his first call-up after … [Read more...] about Thursday Freedom Kicks: USMNT January roster released, Jordan Baggett re-signs with Spirit, and more

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Baggett will continue her comeback tour with the Spirit until at least 2024 On a three-day signing streak, Washington Spirit announced yesterday that they have entered into a new two-year contract with midfielder Jordan Baggett. Tag someone that needs to see the news!@DiBiasiJordan returns!— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) January 18, … [Read more...] about Official: Jordan Baggett extends Washington Spirit contract

Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports The hometown kid is staying home a bit longer Washington Spirit contract news keeps on comin! Today the club announced that they’ve extended the contract of Falls Church, VA-born Anna Heilferty, who the team selected 19th overall in the 2021 NWSL Draft. She's staying home!— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) January 17, 2023 A fun nugget … [Read more...] about Official: Anna Heilferty extends Washington Spirit contract

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Rosters are looking clearer by the day! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for the Cherry Blossom kit reveal. The fact that we’re still waiting is getting to me. While we wait, we might as well catch up on today’s Kicks! Official: Sam Staab extends Washington Spirit contract (BRU): I like securing key players for years down the road … [Read more...] about Wednesday Freedom Kicks: Spirit sign more contracts, US Soccer has a Spanish media home, and more

Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images United Spirits spark the USWNT into life, assist three of four second half goals The USWNT returned to action for the first time in 2023 with a matchup with New Zealand at Sky Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. The fixture set an attendance record for a home New Zealand Women’s National Team match, with 12,508 filling the arena. From … [Read more...] about USWNT 4-0 New Zealand: United Spirits change the game after halftime