Kelley Piper / Black and Red United Soccer, go! Good day to you all! It finally feels like fall, I have the windows open and the air conditioning off. This is my favorite season of the year, so let’s get into and enjoy! To the soccer: Women describe ‘old boys’ club’ culture at Washington Spirit as NWSL probes franchise We start off with another bad news story for the … [Read more...] about Thursday Freedom Kicks: Washington Spirit, Leagues Cup, and more
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Friday Freedom Kicks: Spirit SG protest, Ola Kamara on his good form, and more
Kelley Piper / Black and Red United All that plus a flaming bus trying to derail this weekend’s NWSL schedule Good morning! I made a classic error overnight, leaving my bedroom windows open because it was so pleasant out when I went to bed. Out in the burbs, the temperature dropped to 60 degrees, maybe even lower, and I am officially cold! Don’t forget to shut your … [Read more...] about Friday Freedom Kicks: Spirit SG protest, Ola Kamara on his good form, and more
Wednesday Freedom Kicks: USWNT throttles Paraguay, Leagues Cup gets expansion
Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Will you have this Rose? Happy Wednesday, everyone. I’m about to board a flight back to DC from Cincinnati after the USWNT smoked Paraguay (again) 8-0. Let’s start with that: September 2021 International Friendly: USA 8-0 Paraguay - Pasta, chili, and goals - SSFC We rocked ‘em. Again. We the best. What the reimagined Leagues Cup, … [Read more...] about Wednesday Freedom Kicks: USWNT throttles Paraguay, Leagues Cup gets expansion
Tuesday Freedom Kicks: USWNT vs. Paraguay, DCU reactions, and more
Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images September 21st? That’s today! September 21st? That’s today! pic.twitter.com/W7ljnVIFoy— demi adejuyigbe (@electrolemon) September 21, 2021 I’m not going to have a better intro than the unadulterated goofy joy of Demi Adejuyigbe’s September 21st videos, so let’s get to the links: Four things about D.C. United’s eventful … [Read more...] about Tuesday Freedom Kicks: USWNT vs. Paraguay, DCU reactions, and more
Four thoughts on D.C. United’s eventful loss in Atlanta
John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Despite some good moments, United was unable to halt Atlanta’s hot streak D.C. United once again scored some great goals against Atlanta United...and once again lost to the Several Stripes. United opted for a more direct style, which we’ve seen on the road regularly, and despite creating plenty of danger, were taken down by some … [Read more...] about Four thoughts on D.C. United’s eventful loss in Atlanta