Frederic Brillant re-signs with D.C. United, Alan Pulido to Sporting Kansas City, and more: Freedom Kicks for December 11, 2019

Happy Wednesday, everyone. Plenty of Champions League action today as the group stage closes out, but before that, here’s the news:

D.C. United, Frederic Brillant agree to two-year contract - Black & Red United

Frederic Brillant remains with D.C. United, agreeing to a 2-year deal.

Sporting Kansas City win Alan Pulido sweepstakes, sign Mexican striker - MLS

Sporting Kansas City gets a huge pull in signing Alan Pulido from Chivas de Guadalajara.

Meet Katie Meyer, the trash-talking goalie who led Stanford to the college soccer championship - SB Nation

Katie Meyer is on the minds of America after talking that talk and walking that walk for the Stanford Cardinal during the NCAA Soccer playoffs. She helped the Cardinal to a national title with her play.

Ancelotti fired by Napoli as Everton, Arsenal lurk - NBC Sports

Carlo Ancelotti got Napoli to the knockout stage of the Champions League yesterday. His reward: being fired. Cold world.

Marcelino holds Arsenal talks, keen on becoming next boss - ESPNFC

Former Valencia and Villarreal coach Marcelino Garcia Toral is apparently interested in becoming the next Arsenal head coach. He held talks with the club recently.

Stay dry and warm out there today!