Seattle

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Naho Kawasumi thanks Reign FC fans for their support this weekend.

MLS

Armchair Analyst: A look at the USMNT's provisional Gold Cup roster | MLSsoccer.com
Some interesting names.

Three things we learned in the Philadelphia Union’s scoreless draw with the Seattle Sounders - Brotherly Game
A look back at Saturday night’s frustrating scoreless draw

REPORT: NYCFC Stadium deal “is done” - Hudson River Blue
Is the club’s quest for a stadium finally over?

Houston Dynamo captain DaMarcus Beasley announces 2019 will be his last | MLSsoccer.com

USA

USMNT names 40-man provisional Gold Cup roster - Stars and Stripes FC
Stefan Frei is still apparently not considered among the top 5 American goalkeepers...

World

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Ticket fiasco splits fans up in stadiums | SI.com
Soccer fans are upset with FIFA after the organization split up seats for group ticket purchases for the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.

Why is FIFA splitting up fans who purchased group tickets to the Women’s World Cup? | Yahoo Sports
It might seem impossible to screw up something so simple, but gosh darn it FIFA found a way.

Sources: United still hoping to extend Mata stay
Spain midfielder Mata is out of contract on June 30 and has a number of offers from clubs in England, Italy and Spain.

11 soccer players arrested in Georgia in match-fixing case
The State Security Service says eight current players and three former players have been arrested in relation to matches in the country’s two top divisions.

Mkhitaryan assured of safety by Azerbaijan ambassador – ProSoccerTalk
"My message to Mkhitaryan would be: you're a footballer, you want to play football? Go to Baku you are safe there."

Squaring off against Lyon is like asking a child to fight Amanda Nunes - All For XI
The Champions League final reimagined if Lyon were Drederick Tatum and Barca were Boxcar Bob.

Sources: Barca could lose De Ligt to Juve PSG
Barcelona believe they have lost ground to Juve, PSG and Bayern in the race to sign Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt, sources have told ESPN FC.

Bale digs in as face-off with Zidane over Real Madrid future intensifies | Sid Lowe | Football | The Guardian
Zinedine Zidane clearly wants Gareth Bale out of Real Madrid but, with three years left on his contract and no other club likely to match his wages, the Welshman is not going quietly

Valencia make a mockery of reason by sealing Champions League place | Sid Lowe | Football | The Guardian
They were four points off relegation in January but Marcelino García Toral clung on to his job and conjured an incredible turnaround

Vincent Kompany: Man City captain says he 'knew I was done' after Leicester goal - BBC Sport
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says he knew his time at Manchester City was over when he scored the winner against Leicester City.

'Not much opportunity' for black players like ex-England striker Emile Heskey, says wife Chantelle - BBC Sport
A lack of opportunity is preventing black players from becoming coaches, according to the wife of ex-Liverpool and England striker Emile Heskey.

Chris Smalling assault: Man admits charge during Arsenal match - BBC News
A fan confronted Chris Smalling on the pitch during Arsenal's home game with Manchester United.

What Europe’s year of repeat league champions means for elite men’s soccer - SBNation.com
For Europe’s repeat champions, being the best at home may no longer be enough.

Liga MX to announce 'binational' tournament
Liga MX will announce a "binational" tournament "in coming weeks," according to a statement from the league.