DC Area Women’s Sports Bar Opens, “Hey Spirits” Goalkeeper Interview, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks Good morning DC Footy Folk! It's an unseasonably chilly morning in the nation's capital today... Quick 30+ soccer league update; I scored a left footed (!!!) goal in a 11-10 victory. It was quite a raucous game! Anyways onto to the news!t The DC Area’s First Women’s Sports Bar Opens in Arlington (Washingtonian) Westover Taco is now officially a women's sports bar!

There's a new dedicated women's sports bar in the DC area! Plus Balogun is red hot while Pulisic is ice cold. This and more in your Tuesday Freedom Kicks!

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Annie, Ella & André were delighted to chat with Washington Spirit GK Kaylie Collins! We discuss becoming a goalkeeper, protecting the TV, her partnership with IDA Sports, fridge clean outs, & more.

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USMNT win, DC United draw, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks Happy Monday, y'all. It was a nice weekend for me, highlighted by myself, Talonesque, Dennis, Annie, and André taking in some USWNT action together on Friday night! Fun times were had. We start with that match: USWNT close out Japan series with statement win in Colorado (SSFC) The USWNT ended their series with Japan in a big way, throttling the Nadeshiko.

We're getting the week started with the Freedom Kicks!

DC United @ Philadelphia Union: Preview, time, and how to watch DC United return to MLS action tonight as they travel up I-95 to take on the Philadelphia Union. DC United is hoping to get back on track after two straight losses in the league coupled with being eliminated by One Knoxville in the US Open Cup on Wednesday. René Weiler has not pleased with his team's mentality lately, and called it out during the press conference on Wednesday night after the loss on penalties to One Knox.

#DCU hopes to get back on track tonight in Chester. Join us for discussion of their second match of the season against the Philadelphia Union.

Spirit extend Wiesner, NWSL to vote on calendar shift, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks It's Friday! This week has really flown by for me, but to be honest, I'm looking forward to some cooler weather coming in over the weekend. Over 90 is way too hot for April. Washington Spirit and Defender Kate Wiesner Agree to New Contract (Washington Spirit)I love to see the Spirit extending contracts! The end of 2026 has loomed large for this team, with many contracts set to expire, and renewing players like Wiesner, who's improved a lot with the team and has an intriguing skillset, is essential to their long-term project.

Happy Friday! Today we're talking about the NWSL's upcoming vote on a schedule change, Washington Spirit re-signing Kate Wiesner, and tonight's USWNT match.

DC United “Cupset”, Columbus punts Richmond, Record Crowds in Seattle, a “Messi” lawsuit, and more: Thursday Freedom Kicks Happy Thursday. I'm still kind of in a mood about last night's crashout in the USOC. That being said, I do still (most of the time) enjoy the USOC and how weird things can happen. Just not right now though. On to the headlines. DC United Cupset on penalties by One Knoxville SC (DP) The Black and Red fell to One Nashville of League One.

Happy Thursday. Last night was a rough one in the USOC. DC United was "cupset" and Richmond fell to Columbus. We talk about both matches, NWSL's potential new boot policy, a Messi lawsuit, record crowds in Seattle, and more. It's Thursday's Freedom Kicks.

DC United Cupset on penalties by One Knoxville SC DC United fell victim to the Cupset. The Black-and-Red were eliminated from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 32 Wednesday night at Audi Field, losing 6-5 on penalties to USL League One side One Knoxville SC. The first half was full of chances for the Black-and-Red, beginning in the second minute. Midfielder Hosei Kijima took a shot that was stopped by One Knox goalkeeper Jonathan Burke.

#DCU is out of the #USOC2026 after being #Cupset by One Knoxville SC

DC United vs. One Knoxville SC: Preview, time, and how to watch It's Cup time! The US Open Cup Round of 32 continues tonight, and DC United enters the tournament. They host USL League One side One Knoxville SC at Audi Field, and the dreams to once again lift the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup trophy begin. DC United enters the tournament coming off two straight losses in MLS play and needing a lift.

#DCU debuts in the #USOC2026 tonight at Audi Field when they host One Knox. Join us to discuss the action!

USWNT Lose Second Japan Friendly, DC United Play Open Cup Fixture Tonight, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks Looks like we made it! Look how far we've come, my readers? We mighta took the long way, but these lyrics did scan someway. 😉 Anyway, on to the news! How One Knoxville SC landed a historic matchup against an MLS opponent- Knox News It's largely behind a paywall, but One Knoxville is excited to take on MLS opposition in tonight's Open Cup match, hosted at Audi Field.

USWNT Lose Second Japan Friendly, DC United Play Open Cup Fixture Tonight, and More: Wednesday Freedom Kicks

Today’s DMV #woso rooting guide.

- Morgan Aquino and Australia 🇦🇺 face Kenya 🇰🇪 in the FIFA Series at 10:30 am ET.

Aquino is on the bench for the Matildas.

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Trinity starts on the bench for the #USWNT.

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Leicy Santos captains Colombia 🇨🇴 in their Nations League match against Chile 🇨🇱.

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Esme Morgan starts for the Lionesses 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 against Spain 🇪🇸.

Sandy MacIver stars for Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 against Belgium 🇧🇪

#ThatstheSpirit

Sofia Cantore scores in the 88th minute to extend Italy’s lead over Serbia to 5-0.

#ThatsTheSpirit

Both Cantore and Di Guglielmo are available for selection off the bench.

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Neither Cantore or DiGuglielmo get the start for Le Azzurre against Serbia. Waiting on the full lineups to see if both are on the bench.

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Takeaways from Loudoun United’s 3-3 draw with Louisville I'm not going to pretend I was some sort of nostradumarse last week when I thought there was a chance Loudoun could eke out a win over Louisville somehow, I just thought it was a potential trap that could be taken advantage of. Loudoun almost did such a thing, rallying back to tie and eventually regain a lead before Loovul had the last word in a 3-3 draw.

Loudoun United may be winless but they're getting closer behind Thor and Richie, among other things we learned from their wild six-goal game last week

USWNT preview, Spirit keeper returns from loan, and more: Tuesday Freedom Kicks Morning DC Footy Folk! I am in great spirits (pun intended) today because my indoor soccer team had our biggest win of the season so far and I scored two goals! It’s all coming up Milhouse! A…

Morning DC Footy Folks! We've got a preview of the #USWNT game tonight, a Spirit roster move, and more in your Tuesday Freedom Kicks!
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In the night caps:
- Claire Constant and Haiti 🇭🇹 play the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 at 8 pm ET
- Leicy Santos and Colombia 🇨🇴 face Chile 🇨🇱 at 9 pm ET
- Claudia Martinez and Paraguay 🇵🇾 play Perú 🇵🇪 at 9 pm ET
- Trinity Rodman and the US 🇺🇸 take on Japan 🇯🇵 at 10 pm ET
#ThatstheSpirit #dcpowerfc

Today is a big day for #woso. There are seven matches interest to the DMV:
- Sofia Cantore and Lucia DiGuglielmo and Italy 🇮🇹 take on Serbia 🇷🇸 at 12:15 pm ET
- Esme Morgan and England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 square off against Spain 🇪🇸 at 3 pm ET
- Sandy MacIver and Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 vs Belgium 🇧🇪 at 3:30 pm ET
#ThatsTheSpirit

DC Power win, DC United lose, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks Happy Monday, y'all. It was a nice weekend and this week it's going to be hot. Like summertime hot. No me gusta. But you know what I do gusta? Soccer. So, let's get to the soccer: DC Power FC get crucial road win over Tampa Bay Sun (DP) DC Power get back in the win column, and they needed it to stay in the playoff hunt.

DC Power and the #USWNT winning and #DCU losing a tight one lead this morning's Kicks.

Diallo gets her fourth of the half off of Kouassi’s second assist of the night. It’s 8-1 with three minutes and change before the half.

#ThatsTheSpirit

Rose Kouassi makes it 7-1. Spins free from two defenders and curls it in from near the top of the box. Gorgeous goal.

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Rose gets the start for Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 against Turks and Caicos 🇹🇨.

Less than 10 minutes in they’re up 2-0.

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Today’s DMV rooting interests:

Rose Kouassi and Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 take on Turks and Caicos 🇹🇨 in the FIFA series at 3:30 ET.

Match will stream in FIFA+.

#ThatsTheSpirit

#DCU couldn't capitalize on one of their many scoring chances, and #NER was able to grab one as the Black-and-Red lose 1-0 at Gillette Stadium.

DC Power FC get crucial road win over Tampa Bay Sun DC Power FC needed three important points in their road trip to Tampa Bay Sun and they were able to get it. On Saturday night, they controlled the match to earn a 2-0 win and keep their playoff hopes alive. Alyssa Walker and Dasia Torbert had two first half goals to lead the team. There wasn't much going in the first 15 minutes for either team, as it felt they were trying to avoid any mistakes that the other could capitalize upon.

DC Power get a crucial road victory to stay in the playoff chase.

DC Power's starting 11. Gottschalk, Bagely, Maki, Cummings, Almendariz, Gaynor, Colton, Torbert, Harney, Walker and Abera.

DC Power's starting 11 against Tampa Bay Sun. Three points are absolutely necessary is DC Power wants to stay in the playoff hunt.

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