Seattle

Happy Birthday Sounder At Heart - S2Tacoma

Jess Fishlock and Wales semi-pros aim to shock England and seal women's World Cup place | Football | The Guardian
The mostly semi-professional hosts take on the Lionesses at Rodney Parade on Friday and a win will secure a shock place in France next summer

She was America’s first women’s soccer star. Now, Michelle Akers has gone from goals to foals | The Seattle Times
If there was a Mount Rushmore of the greatest U.S. women's soccer players, Michelle Akers would be the George Washington. Akers, a Shoreline native, helped put U.S. women's soccer on the map. Now, she lives on a farm in Georgia and is devoted to her other lifelong passion: horses.

As redevelopment continues, community celebrates opening of Yesler Terrace Park | CHS Capitol Hill Seattle

No. 22 Redhawks Drop Opener - Seattle University
No. 22 Seattle University men's soccer fell, 4-2, at New Mexico in the 2018 regular-season opener. Julian Avila-Good and Cody Gibson each scored for the Redhawks.

Major League Soccer

Oniel Fisher’s growing confidence is a boost for D.C. United - Black And Red United
With Nick DeLeon still sidelined, the Jamaican right back has improved his play recently.

Josef Martinez breaks MLS single-season goal scoring record - Dirty South Soccer
The new MLS goal king.

5 Thoughts: Atlanta United’s long road trip starts with three points - Dirty South Soccer
A predictable win, but with some caveats.

PRO’s Mike Rottersman recovers from cancer to make MLS return – Professional Referee Organization

Schweinsteiger and Chicago Fire to hold open training session at Säbener Strasse - Bavarian Football Works
The Chicago Fire star and Bayern Munich legend will take to the practice field for an open session prior to the match on August 28th.

Influencer Spotlight: Ethan White | Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing
Former MLS player Ethan White has transitioned to a new career in photography.

What Austinites say about the city’s MLS team name, colors and badge
Austin Former Crew?

NWSL

NWSL wrap: Kerr at the double for Chicago | Matildas
Sam Kerr has gone to the top of the scoring charts in the National Women’s Soccer League to help put her Chicago Red Stars in the box seat to secure a playoff spot.

US/CAN

Midfield Press » USSF Should Turn The US Open Cup Into An Engine That Drives Grassroots Growth

Three Second Half Goals Lift Dons to Season Opening Victory - San Francisco Dons Official Athletics Site | USFdons.com

Drunk Americans spend a total of $30B online each year — but what they drink impacts how crazy they get
Drunk online shopping? It’s no coincidence that you get emails for flash sales that don’t kick off until 9 o’clock at night — beer-goggled buying is big business.

Got Their Number: Orange County SC 0, Rio Grande Valley FC 2 - Angels on Parade
RGVFC complete season sweep, win first road game, vs. OC.

Fans give Lobo soccer a feel-good moment, and vice versa | Albuquerque Journal
UNM could be shutting down their soccer program.

Largest indoor soccer facility in Canada set to open in Edmonton | Edmonton Journal
The crown of a just-inflated massive structure can be seen above the tree line like a submarine breaching the ocean as motorists head south on 101 Street toward the Edmonton Scottish Society grounds.

World

Javier Tebas confirms action will be taken against Real Valladolid - Barca Blaugranes
The hosts are in trouble.

Lopetegui Backs Players' Opposition To U.S. LaLiga Games
LaLiga matches potentially being moved to the United States has angered players in Spain and they have the support of Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui.

Roy Hodgson blasts "disgraceful" Watford mascot Harry the Hornet ahead of Crystal Palace's visit - Irish Mirror Online
Watford fans love to hate Wilfried Zaha since winning decisive penalty in the clubs' 2013 play-off final meeting — and even mascot joins in with taunts.