Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images Time to begin the listening. It has been a week. It has been a month. It has been a year. It has been a lifetime. As many people paused to observe Blackout Tuesday, it was another day where I woke up scared out of my mind about how it would end. But, while that fear continues, I was encouraged by the number of people who reached … [Read more...] about Wednesday Freedom Kicks: Blackout Tuesday, Black people in soccer
D.C. United begins small-group training at Audi Field starting tomorrow
Xavi Dussaq / Courtesy of D.C. United Details on what training looks like now that the team can hold sessions in the District Starting tomorrow, D.C. United will be able to take the pitch at Audi Field for the first time since defeating Inter Miami at the beginning of March. In compliance with local and league guidelines, United will begin holding voluntary small-group … [Read more...] about D.C. United begins small-group training at Audi Field starting tomorrow
Tuesday Freedom Kicks: MLS owners threaten lockout, NWSL Challenge Cup draw, and more
James Gilbert-USA TODAY Sports If you need a respite from the big issues, we’re here for you I hope this post finds you well. I’m not just saying that because it’s a handy figure of speech, but because I really do hope you’re still in a good place. Last night, and really the past few days, have been tough to take. The state-sponsored violence against Black people and those … [Read more...] about Tuesday Freedom Kicks: MLS owners threaten lockout, NWSL Challenge Cup draw, and more
Monday Freedom Kicks: DCU resumes training at Audi Field, MLS restart talks & more
Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images And Jimmy Buffet is in here I’m sorry Hey there. D.C. United will be training at Audi Field today, which makes sense given that their training site from Friday (Segra Field in Loudoun) will be used as an open call Covid testing site today. With that, let’s get moving: MLS players agree to economic concessions, a step toward a return this … [Read more...] about Monday Freedom Kicks: DCU resumes training at Audi Field, MLS restart talks & more
Spirit learn Challenge Cup schedule after today’s draw
Kelley Piper The Spirit will face Utah, OL Reign, Portland, and Houston in the league’s return-to-play tournament The National Women’s Soccer League revealed the schedule for the 2020 Challenge Cup this afternoon. All nine teams will head to Utah for a tournament that will stretch from late June to late July, making NWSL the first pro team sport in the United States to … [Read more...] about Spirit learn Challenge Cup schedule after today’s draw