Spirit draw, USMNT lose, and more: Monday Freedom Kicks
Happy Monday everyone. Ugh, my team lost in both the NCAAM and NCAAW Elite 8 yesterday, and I am sad. So, let’s get to the soccer:
Washington Spirit and Denver Summit play to scoreless draw in front of record-breaking crowd (DP)
The Spirit once again is part of the largest crowd in NWSL history, as 63,004 packed Mile High Stadium to watch the Denver Summit take on the Spirit in their first ever home match. It was an all cardio match with not a lot of action. Also, check out Jason’s breakdown of the historic day.
A good USMNT start becomes a disastrous finish in Belgium loss (SSFC)
Ugh, the USMNT didn’t look great in a 5-2 loss to Belgium. They hope to regroup on Tuesday against Portugal (sans CR7).
The jersey matchup in the USMNT-Belgium match was terrible not just for us at home but the players on the field. They also did a hydration break to mimic what we will see in every match of the World Cup, even ones indoors like the match on Saturday.
Colombia 1-3 France: Les Bleus dazzle, show off incredible squad depth (Yahoo!)
Colombia and France played in Landover yesterday before a capacity crowd, and the French got the 3-1 win in an action packed match.
Tudor leaves Spurs after just 44 days in charge (BBC)
Tottenham needs another coach and they now need a prayer to try and avoid relegation.
CAF general secretary resigns amid AFCON final controversy (ESPN)
More CAF drama as the general secretary quits after the AFCON final controversy that saw the confederation strip Senegal of the title and give it to Morocco.
For the 2026 World Cup: DFB to open German House of Soccer in New York (DFB)
This should be cool to visit if you’re in NYC during the World Cup.
FIFA has seen all the bait and switches that have happened with the 2026 World Cup, so naturallly they’re holding confirming the 2031 Women’s World Cup bid for the United States, Mexico, Jamaica, and Costa Rica until they get some guarantees.
What MLS clubs are most likely to enter the Mo Salah sweepstakes? (The Transfer Flow)
Jason once again with the breakdown of MLS teams that might throw try to land Mo Salah when he leaves Liverpool at the end of the season.
Enjoy your Monday, y’all.
