Washington Spirit win, DC United lose, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks

Happy Monday everyone. It’s set to be a hot one today, so stay cool while you catch up on the news from the weekend.

Washington Spirit turn around rough start to beat Houston Dash, 3-1 (DP)

The Washington Spirit are in the win column again after smashing Houston 3-1 on the road. They’re back at home this weekend in a match against Gotham that will be on CBS. See y’all there!

D.C. United collapses late in demoralizing loss to Orlando City (WaPo)

DC United had the lead, but had a meltdown collapse and they lost to Orlando 3-2. They look to get back on track this weekend on the road at NYCFC.

Loudoun United were able to get the win at home against Memphis 901. Drew Skundrich got the game-winner.

Leverkusen heal past wounds to lift historic Bundesliga title (ESPN)

Neverkusen no more! For the first time ever, Bayer Leverkusen wins the Bundesliga, ending Bayern Munich’s 11-year run as champions. Go nuts, Leverkusen!

Ryan Reynolds celebrates ‘ride of our lives’ as Wrexham gains promotion to English 3rd division (AP)

A year after being promoted to League Two, Wrexham is going up again. They earn promotion to League One for next season.

Houston Dash record-signing Maria Sanchez requests trade (ESPN)

Just a few months after signing what was the largest contract in NWSL history, Maria Sanchez wants out of Houston. Wow.

Arsenal get Emery-d, suffer massive title blow in Villa defeat (Pro Soccer Wire)

Arsenal lose their grip on the EPL lead after getting beaten by Aston Villa, allowing Man City to take the lead.

Women’s FA Cup: Man Utd stun Chelsea, will face Spurs in final (ESPN)

Emma Hayes will not lift the FA Cup in her final season with Chelsea, as they are eliminated in the FA Cup semifinals.

U.S. Soccer took a gamble waiting for Emma Hayes, leaving USWNT’s style of play in limbo (The Athletic)

While the USWNT waits for Emma Hayes to arrive, it’s a huge risk in an Olympics year to not know fully how they’re going to play with her as the permanent coach. For a lot of areas of the program, it’s still in wait-and-see mode.

Mexico winger Alvarado: I don’t think USMNT is better than us (Pro Soccer Wire)

Mexico winger Roberto Alvarado still believes that El Tri is better than the USMNT. Well Roberto, y’all have a real funny way of showing this dominance…it’s a bold strategy to go winless against the USMNT since 2019 to show you’re better!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told MLS owners to ‘be bold’ with spending (The Athletic)

Gianni Infantino visited the MLS meetings last week and told the owners to be bold with spending to bring in quality players ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Let’s have a good week!

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