Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Also, how far does your distaste for the Red Bulls transcend? Good morning, readers. I’ll again be in a no-signal cave today for work, so I hope by tonight when I log back in, you all will have had a wonderful Wednesday. I’m keeping this one brief today. DC United sign Loudoun United goalkeeper Luis Zamudio: Any bets on what our goalkeeping … [Read more...] about Wednesday Freedom Kicks: MLS Young Player of the Year, Coaching specialists, and more
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Tuesday Freedom Kicks: Trinity Rodman at the Ballon d’Or, MLS and NWSL Playoffs, and more
Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images Trinity Rodman will always be #1 with us! Rise and shine! It's freedom kicks time! (I’m kidding. This writer does not rise and shine. I rise and caffeinate.) Trinity Rodman, however, was definitely shining at the Ballon d’Or. Rodman was ranked 18th, while Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona Femení took first place (Karim Benzema … [Read more...] about Tuesday Freedom Kicks: Trinity Rodman at the Ballon d’Or, MLS and NWSL Playoffs, and more
Monday Freedom Kicks: Loudoun draw, D.C./Baltimore interest resumes? & more
Courtesy Loudoun United FC And a famous piece of memorabilia hits the market. Hi there, so I hope you’re dodging the rain drops or doing what it is that one does on an October weekday. I’ll keep it brief: Maryland board gives green light to soccer stadium study (Center Square): Hey, D.C./USL/Baltimore may happen! Loudoun end 2022 with draw to Charleston (me): KDP and … [Read more...] about Monday Freedom Kicks: Loudoun draw, D.C./Baltimore interest resumes? & more
Trinity Rodman attends Ballon d’Or ceremony, finishes in 18th for prestigious award
Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage Featuring professional athletes in formal wear! Washington Spirit phenom Trinity Rodman was celebrated among some of the most talented soccer players in the world at today’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, ultimately finishing in 18th for the Ballon d’Or out of a slate of 20 female players. “I can’t even believe I was nominated for this,” … [Read more...] about Trinity Rodman attends Ballon d’Or ceremony, finishes in 18th for prestigious award
Ahead of season finale, Loudoun United reflects on growth within group
Courtesy Loudoun United The coach and players talk about 2022 With hopes of a postseason appearance dashed, Loudoun United continues to be jovial and entertaining themselves and each other, despite not a lot left to play for. In chatting with several members of the team, the shared focus appears to be on the work put in for 2022 with a slight eye towards 2023. “The big … [Read more...] about Ahead of season finale, Loudoun United reflects on growth within group