Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Did anyone else indulge themselves in a 24-hour race? Happy February, folks. This is the month in which MLS kicks off! The real secret is if it’s the month we’ll see our first snowfall of the winter.... I’m happy to finally have a date in which we’ll see the new cherry blossom kit. It’s much later than seems reasonable (9 days before … [Read more...] about Wednesday Freedom Kicks: Rooney was never going to Everton, Klich has his visa, and more
Tuesday Freedom Kicks: Kingsbury signed to a new contract, Rooney wants players to earn their time, new on-air personalities for MLS Season Pass, and more!
Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports Who said Tuesdays are boring? It’s a Tuesday (that feels like at least a Thursday). We hope you’re doing well this week, soccer fam. Jackson Hopkins returned to D.C. United for preseason training after his latest stint with the USMNT U20s. The Boss, aka Wayne Rooney, is serious about players earning their time on the pitch. Check out the … [Read more...] about Tuesday Freedom Kicks: Kingsbury signed to a new contract, Rooney wants players to earn their time, new on-air personalities for MLS Season Pass, and more!
Monday Freedom Kicks: D.C. homegrowns make news, USMNT Copa America hosting & more
Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports And some other odds and ends. Hi there, so I guess this is the big thing in D.C. United land over the weekend: 19-year-old Wolfsburg and USMNT defender Kevin Paredes scores his first Bundesliga goal! pic.twitter.com/RwdxjMWgdJ— ESPN+ (@ESPNPlus) January 28, 2023 Good for the kid, who’s impressed from winter preseason camp onwards, … [Read more...] about Monday Freedom Kicks: D.C. homegrowns make news, USMNT Copa America hosting & more
Official: Aubrey Kingsbury extends contract with Washington Spirit
EM Dash-USA TODAY Sports Brick walls are notoriously unmovable and we’re delighted that this one’s no different The Washington Spirit continued their offseason of contract renewals by agreeing to a deal with as important a player as there is, goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury (formerly Bledsoe). Kingsbury’s new contract is a three year deal, starting with this season, that … [Read more...] about Official: Aubrey Kingsbury extends contract with Washington Spirit
Friday Freedom Kicks: Claudio Reyna resigns from Austin FC, another Loudoun FC signing, VAR comes to NWSL and more
Photo by Michael Stewart/Getty Images USMNT drama continues Another week behind us and another weekend beckons! I’ve got another friendly reminder to please fill out our survey and provide us your email address if you haven’t already. We have a lot of fun ideas that we are looking to implement as we move on from Vox Media, and we’d love to have your support! Claudio … [Read more...] about Friday Freedom Kicks: Claudio Reyna resigns from Austin FC, another Loudoun FC signing, VAR comes to NWSL and more