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D.C. United news, Washington Spirit at Audi Field, and more: Freedom Kicks for 8/24/2018

Running late, so let’s just get right into it:

Among D.C. United players, a new team-building drill: Spanish lessons | Washington Post
This seems like a pretty good idea for any soccer team in the U.S.

For Bill Hamid, DC United feel “completely different” – that’s a good thing | MLSsoccer.com
Bill Hamid thinks D.C. United’s evolution during his time away has left them closer to even footing with the Red Bulls.

Speaking of United’s goalkeepers, it looks like David Ousted is going to be out for a while:

How Wayne Rooney Won Over His Doubters in 20 Seconds | New York Times
Among other things here, we learn that Wayne Rooney’s first impression with his teammates was a detailed introductory speech about winning.