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
Support Dave Johnson and give MS the Boot on Saturday, November 12
Photo by Larry French/Getty Images We’re heading out to play footgolf and fundraise for MS research. Join us! District Sports, Federal Triangles SC, and members of the local soccer community have joined together to give MS the Boot on November 12 with a footgolf tournament hosted by local broadcast legend Dave Johnson at East Potomac Golf Links. Check-in for the event … [Read more...] about Support Dave Johnson and give MS the Boot on Saturday, November 12
The 2022 NWSL Championship proves Washington D.C. is a Soccer City
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! Washington, D.C., has played host to many championship games in recent years, but this time was different. This would be the first time the city held a championship without a local team playing. Despite the lack of a home team to root for, D.C. soccer fans were everywhere. Washington Spirit and D.C. … [Read more...] about The 2022 NWSL Championship proves Washington D.C. is a Soccer City