Tuesday Freedom Kicks: Schweinsteiger retires, Altidore injured, & more
Could Olivier Giroud come to D.C.?
Hey there, Freedom Kickers. I’ve just returned from a trip to the fair state of Rhode Island, so many thanks to Donald for taking yesterday’s roundup. Today you’re stuck with me!
Report: D.C. United among possible MLS destinations for Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud | B&RU
Well, we’ll see. Just about all that can be said at the moment. Would you be into this addition?
Jozy Altidore withdraws from USMNT roster due to injury | Stars and Stripes FC
Berhalter has opted not to add a replacement to the roster.
Bastian Schweinsteiger Announces His Retirement | Hot Time in Old Town
I’M NOT CRYING YOU’RE CRYING
Germany Rose And Fell With Bastian Schweinsteiger | Deadspin
I could write my own Bastian Schweinsteiger retrospective but here’s one someone else already wrote.
Official: Fire Will Play 2020 Season At Soldier Field | Hot Time in Old Town
In other Chicago Fire news.
The Focus on Sergiño Dest’s Decision Heightens | Sports Illustrated
Honestly, I’m glad nobody much cared what I did when I was 19.
New Antigua & Barbuda head coach Lisa Cole wants to build a change engine | All for XI
Part one of an interview with Lisa Cole, discussing the new head coach’s goals for Antigua & Barbuda.
Crystal Thomas named Player of the Week | Washington Spirit
Get it, girl.
Looking forward to the next headline about the dozen coaches that just got fired.
And that’s where we’ll end, folks. Have a great Wednesday!