Ben Olsen was hired as coach of Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo, two years after he left D.C. United. … [Read more...] about Former D.C. United coach Ben Olsen hired to lead MLS's Houston Dynamo
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Washington Spirit hire Morinao Imaizumi as Player Development Coach
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Spirit continue to strengthen their technical staff, but still searching for a head coach The much-needed offseason changes continue for the Washington Spirit, who most recently announced the hiring of Morinao Imaizumi as Player Development Coach — their second new hire in about a week. Washington Spirit Adds Player Development … [Read more...] about Washington Spirit hire Morinao Imaizumi as Player Development Coach
Tuesday Freedom Kicks: D.C. United’s kids training across the pond, Wagatha Christie heads to the West End, World Cup cringe, and more
Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Freedom Kicks after dark! We hope you had a fine Tuesday and made it to the polls today if you’re eligible to vote! According to Steve Goff of the Washington Post, a number of young D.C. United players are training with Swansea City this offseason. Ted Ku-DiPietro, Matai Akinmboni, and Luis Zamudio were cited as … [Read more...] about Tuesday Freedom Kicks: D.C. United’s kids training across the pond, Wagatha Christie heads to the West End, World Cup cringe, and more
Monday Freedom Kicks: MLS Cup winner, Spirit hire, Dave Johnson & more
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Officially hot stove time in MLS. Hi there, so the offseason starts now I guess, with the trade window opening today. Recapping LAFC’s MLS Cup Final win over the Philadelphia Union with MLS, PSW, Angels on Parade and Brotherly Game. Sorry, 2004 Eastern Conference Final, it’s probably time you give up that “Best MLS Game Ever” … [Read more...] about Monday Freedom Kicks: MLS Cup winner, Spirit hire, Dave Johnson & more
Washington Spirit hire Dawn Scott as Senior Director of Performance, Medical and Innovation
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports A major show of intent Given the 2021 Champs’ disappointing follow-up season, and yet again being in the market for a new coach, this is a key offseason for the Washington Spirit. However, owner Y. Michele Kang and President of Soccer Operations Mark Krikorian made a major statement by hiring Dawn Scott away from Inter Miami. Washington … [Read more...] about Washington Spirit hire Dawn Scott as Senior Director of Performance, Medical and Innovation