From WMAR: "10-year-old Josh Diaz fell in love with the game of soccer, now he gets to live out playing his dream sport with the Baltimore Blast. Diaz broke his leg in a soccer game, when the tests came back, doctors revealed that he had cancer, Diaz later had his leg amputated. The Blast offered Diaz a one-day contract, the contract … [Read more...] about WMAR | Baltimore Blast Makes 10-Year-Old Cancer Fighter an Honorary Team Member
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Wednesday Freedom Kicks: USA wins, England wins, and D.C. United closing in on a defender
Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports We can breathe again until Saturday Soccer happened and soccer will keep happening! The United States will continue playing in this World Cup! Iran 0 - 1 USA (MLS): Those last thirty minutes had me saying in my head over and over: It’s a bold strategy, Cotton. Let’s see if it plays off for them.” Well, they won, so I guess the … [Read more...] about Wednesday Freedom Kicks: USA wins, England wins, and D.C. United closing in on a defender
Tuesday Freedom Kicks: USA vs. Iran, Wayne Rooney’s picks for England against Wales, and more
Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images Today, all eyes will be on the charged USA vs. Iran match. Well, good morning! Temperatures are dropping in the District, and we’re all dreaming of warmer days pitch side. Folks at the World Cup don’t have this problem - temperatures will be in the mid-80s today for a full slate of matches. FIFA+ has shared all the possible … [Read more...] about Tuesday Freedom Kicks: USA vs. Iran, Wayne Rooney’s picks for England against Wales, and more
Monday Freedom Kicks: USMNT draw, Rooney talks…Lil’ Wayne, and more
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m trying to delete it Hi there, our thanksgiving involved pinkeye, a 100 degree temperature and a subpar animated movie. Kid germs FTW again! 2022 World Cup: USA 0-0 England - it was a draw that felt like a draw (SSFC): Missed the second half but sounded OK. All the marbles tomorrow. Wayne Rooney candidly talks … [Read more...] about Monday Freedom Kicks: USMNT draw, Rooney talks…Lil’ Wayne, and more
Wednesday Freedom Kicks: Garth Lagerwey joins a United while the World Cup is in full swing
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