Houston Dynamo extend Olsen, NWSL transfer window closing, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks
Happy Friday! I feel like spring has only just begun, and yet the weeds in my yard are already out of control. How does this happen? I don’t know, but I will continue to procrastinate on dealing with them by focusing on soccer instead.
Houston Dynamo FC secure multi-year contract extension for head coach Ben Olsen (Houston Dash)
Olsen will be staying in Houston at least through 2026. Good for him, and for Houston!
NWSL transfer window logistics (Spotrac)
The NWSL’s transfer/trade window is closing tonight at midnight, which means rosters will be pretty much locked from now until August. Taylor Vincent explains what that means, how the NWSL window lines up with the European calendar, and which teams still have room to make moves.
Watching Emma Hayes’ Chelsea with Mark Parsons: “These games are where she feels alive” (The Athletic)
Very interesting article, in which The Athletic took (former Spirit) coach Mark Parsons to a game between Chelsea and Aston Villa women and just recorded his commentary. Parsons talks coaching decisions, player quality, and why he aways stands during a match.
The 20 best players yet to make a USMNT appearance (Pro Soccer Wire)
A lot of MLS players on this list of American players who could still make it to the National Team, including one Ted Ku-Dipietro.
Washington Spirit’s Croix Bethune was interviewed on The Hoffman Show this week:
If you’re looking for some more Spirit interviews, don’t worry! I’ll post the latest episode of Hey Spirits later today.
Olivia Moultrie paved the way for NWSL’s youth movement (ESPN)
At 15, Olivia Moultrie forced the league to allow U-18 players via an antitrust lawsuit, ushering in the pro turns of Jaedyn Shaw, Chloe Ricketts, Alyssa Thompson, and MANY others. She’s now a mainstay in Portland’s midfield.
Finally, here’s your table of games for the weekend. It’s going to be a busy Saturday!
| Teams | When | Where | Watch |
| Washington Spirit vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC | Sat., Apr. 20 at 1 p.m. ET | Washington, DC | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Loudoun United FC vs. Louisville City FC | Sat., Apr. 20 at 4 p.m. ET | Leesburg, VA | ESPN+ |
| D.C. United vs NYC FC | Sat., Apr. 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET | New York, NY | AppleTV |
| Old Glory DC vs. Houston SaberCats | Sat., Apr. 20 at 5 p.m. ET | Boyds, MD | MNMT |
| D.C. Defenders vs. Birmingham Stallions | Sat., Apr. 20 at 7 p.m. ET | Birmingham, AL | Fox |
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