Freedom Kicks: D.C. United links for April 9, 2013

Happy Tuesday, ladies and gentlemen. I didn't get to yesterday's edition of Freedom Kicks, so there's a bit of post-game content from the Sporting KC game. Sorry if you'd already forgotten that it was a thing. The only unrelated thing on the D.C. United site is a plea to buy tickets.

Post-match quotes | D.C. United

You only have to earn the right to play soccer if you're not very good at soccer :'(

D.C. United news and notes | Washington Post

A lot of quotes from Ben and players here, including a fair defense of Pajoy.

MLS team of the week - Round 6 | Pro Soccer Talk

Featuring a back three and no wingbacks!

CCL: Herculez Gomez happy to be "behind enemy lines" vs. Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer

I'm sure everyone's very surprised to hear this.

Diego Chara's masterful performance the highlight of Timbers' breakthrough win | SB Nation

It's about time Chara started playing like this. He's been a disappointment in MLS up until these last couple of games.