Major Link Soccer: Iniesta looking to Japan over China

Seattle

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MLS

Anthony Precourt wants a stadium deal at least almost done by the end of June. Though if it isn’t met, I don’t think that will change his desire to move. Columbus Crew owner sets end of June as Austin stadium deadline-ish-esque thingy | Field of Schemes

The rumor of Fernando Torres to the Fire is heating up again (pun intended) with the forward ready to leave Atletico Madrid this summer. Chicago Fire to have Fernando Torres talks in Madrid - sources

Christian Pulisic can play in the friendly because he won’t be at the World Cup. LAFC confirms Pulisic will play in Borussia Dortmund friendly – ProSoccerTalk

It looks like the supporters, players, and club are going to get the chant out of games. Vela calls out offensive chant, efforts to end it at LAFC games pay off

Minnesota United is following the SKC model, though thankfully that is the off the field and not on it. Model franchise? United looks to Kansas City and sees its future | Star Tribune

In a move likely designed to keep Peter Vermes from leaving for the USMNT GM job, SKC extends their boss. Sporting KC signs Manager and Technical Director Peter Vermes to contract extension through 2023 | Sporting Kansas City

World

The stadium will be renovated and grow to a capacity of 5,000-7,000 to prepare for a Canadian Premier League side. Professional soccer stadium coming to Spruce Meadows next year | Calgary Sun

Palace is looking to recoup most of the transfer fee they paid for Christian Benteke, which may be hard to do. Crystal Palace ready to offload Christian Benteke - but are determined to keep in-demand star Wilfried Zaha - Mirror Online

Balotelli is out of contract at the end of the season and is likely going to get a ban for dropping a specific four letter word that rhymes with truck towards French referees. Mario Balotelli launches tirade at French referees may have played last Nice game

It appears Iniesta to China is over, but Barcelona’s largest sponsor, Rakuten, owns a club in Japan that is after the midfielder. Iniesta now points to Japanese football