Freedom Kicks: D.C. United news and links for May 31, 2013

Happy Friday, ladies and gentlemen. Cool off in the heat by taking a 2-hour lunch break and drinking a bunch of frozen margaritas. Then go back to work hammered. No one will notice, I swear.

D.C. United to host the Philadelphia Union in fourth round of 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup | D.C. United

Way to get all the terms in that headline!

Sainey Nyassi's MLS experience an asset in new role with D.C. United | Washington Times

Man, there was a reason he didn't have a job before.

Heartbreak in Minas Gerais | FMF State of Mind

This really sucked for Xolos.

Chivas USA is a flaming dumpster fire | SB Nation

Yup.

Sacha van der Most to serve as Chivas USA coach Saturday vs. Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer

Related.

U.S. men's soccer team turns its attention to Sunday's friendly against Germany at RFK Stadium | Washington Post

Who, unlike Belgium, are without their best players.

U.S. team call-up much needed vote of confidence for Hamid | CSN Washington

If you don't like Bill Hamid, you're a big dummy and I don't like you.

MLS announces All-Star game to feature Michael Bradley and AS Roma | Pro Soccer Talk

Yay America!