Seattle

Fundraiser by Adam Wygle : #LaptopForWygle
Adam Wygle needs your help today! #LaptopForWygle - Over the last few years I've produced Sonarfeed, YachtCon, Zach Scott's Testimonial match, Steve Zakuani's charity matches, Supporter Stories and a bunch of other stuff. Every one of those I did for either free or below cost.

Culture

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood anniversary: I was Mr. Rogers actual neighbor - Vox
The real Fred Rogers was everything he was on TV and more.

Dune reboot set to cover the events of the first half of the book
Splitting it right down the middle seems like a good plan.

Exclusive first look: The comprehensive visual history of Dungeons & Dragons
Mike Witwer, Sam Witwer, Jon Peterson, and Kyle Newman talk their visual history of Dungeons & Dragons

New study to consider potential for one-hour trips from Seattle to Vancouver, BC and Portland | WSDOT
Second feasibility study begins on ultra-high-speed ground transportation; with $1.5 million in public and private funds

MLS

How the Rapids are using sports science to keep players on the pitch - Burgundy Wave
We talked with Chad Kolarcik about evaluating fitness & fatigue and how travel impacts athletes.

Sigi Schmid rebuilt the last-place Galaxy; then came Zlatan – The Athletic
Coming off the club’s worst season, Schmid thought he had everthing figured out. The addition of a world-class striker forced a reshuffle.

Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi has reportedly asked to be traded | OregonLive.com
Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi has reportedly asked to be traded and the Timbers are actively looking to move the Nigerian striker, according to a report from MLSsoccer.com.

David Beckham’s Road to Paradise Hits a Speed Bump – SOCCERESQ
David Beckham's prospective Miami franchise appeared to clear a huge hurdle last week, when the Miami…

MLS Power Ranking Averages - Week 21 - RSL Soapbox
Only 15 of 18 sites published this week. Yet another site is being placed on drop warning. Sorry about missing last week, I was out of town.

LAFC's plan to significantly raise season-seat prices for next season doesn't sit well with some fans

US national team soccer

What on earth is U.S. Soccer doing with Jaelene Hinkle? - SBNation.com
The USWNT’s best left back is also a vocal homophobe, and the team’s handling of the situation has been bizarre.

Insider: USWNT Players Revolted Against Jill Ellis in 2017 | SI.com

Christian Pulisic is the hero America needs - Stars and Stripes FC
Check out his reaction to security forcefully pulling away an autograph-seeking kid.

World soccer

Transfer News: Dortmund set price for Christian Pulisic - Fear The Wall
€70 million is the minimum for the American winger

Nadia Nadim: Manchester City's Denmark striker hands in transfer request - BBC Sport
Manchester City Women's Afghanistan-born Denmark striker Nadia Nadim hands in a transfer request at the top-flight club.

theScore - FIFA gamer learns he spent $10K on Ultimate Team in 2 years
FIFA gamer learns he spent $10K on Ultimate Team in 2 years