Seattle

Clint Dempsey retires from professional soccer - Stars and Stripes FC
The legend hangs up his boots.

Clint Dempsey retirement: How one goal changed the way I thought about American soccer players - SBNation.com
When Dempsey announced his retirement, the first thing I thought about was THAT GOAL against Juventus.

Deuces: Remembering the Best Moments From Clint Dempsey’s Career - The Ringer
We salute the retiring USMNT star by looking back at the goals, ad stunts, temper tantrums, and infamous rap video that made Deuce a legend.

Warshaw: What made Clint Dempsey so special? It was the "sauce" | MLSsoccer.com
Everyone who watched Deuce loved him, at least those who didn't root for his opponents.

MLS

Why Laurent Ciman’s departure from LAFC does - and does not - make sense - Angels on Parade
Personal factors, business, but the timing?

Beckham wants Barros Schelotto for his team in MLS - Doble Amarilla

Brian White goal downs Dynamo - Dynamo Theory
Houston Dynamo fall 1-0 on the road to the New York Red Bulls.

D.C. United suffer crushing 2-0 loss to Philadelphia Union - Black And Red United
D.C. United’s playoff hopes took a big hit as goals from CJ Sapong and Fafa Picault downed the Black-and-Red.

The streak is over; Portland Timbers beat Toronto FC 2-0
The Portland Timbers broke their losing streak today, beating Toronto FC 2-0 and moving back above the red line in the Western Conference.

FC Dallas vs San Jose Earthquakes: San Jose wins wild game 4-3
Here is your match thread for today’s game.

USA

The Next Level of xG: Expected Possession Goals — American Soccer Analysis
Using xPG variants to assess risk-and-reward of the game.

Concacaf Launches New Ranking System for Women’s National Teams
Concacaf announced a new raking system for Women’s senior national teams in the region. The ranking tool, which will update with each match result, will play a key role in determining qualification and seeding for regional and international championships going forward.

NWSL

NWSL Week In Review: Which NWSL teams will rest players ahead of playoffs? – Equalizer Soccer

World

Why ambitious Premier League managers are less likely to park the bus
If a manager of one of the Premier League's less fashionable clubs wants to earn a shot with one of the game's biggest teams they must attack.