Major Link Soccer: CONCACAF close to approving new "League of Nations"

United States:

CONCACAF is beginning to set plans for a league competition among North and Central America and Caribbean national teams in motion. The move comes after widespread acceptance to the idea among CONCACAF members, and (similar to the UEFA Nations League) could eliminate friendly fixtures for the USMNT.

The USWNT beat Russia 5-1 on Sunday, in a match that was less exciting than the scoreline might suggest.

Bobby Wood, Jozy Altidore, and Darlington Nagbe all checked the "did a USMNT player do something cool" box this weekend.

Brazilian superstar Marta has signed with the Orlando Pride, bringing another Brazil soccer luminary to the sunshine state.

The future of soccer in San Antonio has a resolution, and, thankfully for San Antonio FC fans, it's a positive one.

Seattle:

S2 were not able to spoil Vancouver's USL home opener, falling 3-0 in the Cascadia fixture.

Soccer has given Gustav Svensson a wealth of life experience, with Seattle representing a welcome spectrum change.

The Mariners will be serving toasted grasshoppers at Safeco Field this season, no matter how sufficiently toast their on-field product might be.

MLS:

LAFC General Manager John Thorrington hopes that their team represents the cultural spirit of Los Angeles both on and off the field in 2018, and hopes their first year is similar to the Sounders and Atlanta United's inaugural campaigns.

New England Revolution rookie Josh Smith has become a vocal leader of the Revs defense already, which has proven crucial during their recent matches versus dynamic front lines.

Carlos Ruiz has formally. officially, finally retired from soccer, after 23 years on the field.

The Los Angeles Galaxy unveiled a plaque honoring Cobi Jones at their match versus Montreal this weekend, which unfortunately more closely resembled the Cristiano Ronaldo bust than the man himself.

Former Washington Husky/likely no. 1 NBA Draft pick/Maryland local Markelle Fultz was in the RFK crowd for DC United's 2-1 victory over New York City FC this weekend.

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