Seattle

An Ode to Alfonso - Tacoma Defiance

MLS

Hanging Chants: Analyzing MLS Goals of the Week Voting — American Soccer Analysis
They crunched the numbers and found out ... Atlanta stuffs.

When will MLS have a U.S.-born black head coach? ‘It’s on a lot of black players’ minds’ – The Athletic
MLS initiatives to diversify its coaching ranks have so far fallen short

MLS comissioner Don Garber: 'You'll see more charter travels' in new CBA | Pro Soccer USA
Don Garber spoke about CBA negotiations in Montreal on Monday. He hinted at an increase in charter flights and an earlier opening day going forward.

What Bruce Arena brings to the Revolution - The Boston Globe
Arena, who has won five MLS Cups and five NCAA titles, will be as as the club’s sporting director and head coach.

Women’s Soccer

'I wish I could remember them all': Kristine Lilly on her 354 international caps | Football | The Guardian
The USA star won two World Cups, the Olympics twice and scored 130 goals. Now she is looking to make a difference off the pitch

USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe says she’s a ‘walking protest’ of the Trump administration - The Washington Post
No longer allowed to kneel during the anthem before national team games, the outspoken midfielder claims that just being herself is a rebuke to the administration.

Scotland drop roster for World Cup with Little surprise - All For XI
Ready the bagpipes, Shelley Kerr has named her squad for France

Breaking down the actual cost of equal pay for the US women - Stars and Stripes FC
Just how much would it cost the USSF to balance their wage budget?

USA

Breese Stevens Field: A Model for USL Facilities? - Soccer Stadium Digest
With Madison’s Breese Stevens Field, home of USL League One’s Forward Madison FC, there’s a clear model for both leagues to follow.

World

Pep Guardiola: Premier League Manager of the Year - Bitter and Blue
Absolutely shocking!

Is it actually surprising that Carlos Vela turned down Mexico? - Angels on Parade
If you look at the history, it was pretty obvious.

The Miracle of Amsterdam: buy the T-shirt! - Cartilage Free Captain
Wanna commemorate THAT goal? Have we got the shirt for you!

The rot at Manchester United started under Sir Alex Ferguson - The Busby Babe
United’s legendary former manager is not blameless in the club’s current malaise