Major Link Soccer: FC Cincinnati fires Alan Koch

The expansion side is already done with their first head coach and US Soccer replies to the USWNT lawsuit

By Jacob Landsberg@jhlands May 7, 2019, 8:45am PDT

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In first game against his old teammates, Osvaldo Alonso focuses on the future – The Athletic ($)
After a decade in Seattle, the Cuban faced off against the Sounders for the first time as a member of Minnesota United this weekend.

MLS goalkeeper statistics reveal gap compared to Europe's top 5 leagues | Pro Soccer USA
Zack Steffen’s transfer from Columbus Crew to Manchester City was one of the most spectacular transfers involving an MLS player in 2018.

Changes at Dynamo Theory - Dynamo Theory
Dynamo Theory is looking for a new managing editor.

US Soccer files response to lawsuit filed by women's team
The U.S. Soccer Federation has formally denied allegations of gender discrimination made by players of the U.S. women's national team.

Players seeking change for women's soccer in Latin America
For women in many parts of the world, a level playing field in soccer can simply mean having a playable practice field.

Everton Ladies: A story of potential stymied by management’s neglect - Royal Blue Mersey
Willie Kirk and the Toffees are capable of so much — if the club decides to acknowledge they need to increase investment.

Ante Milicic with selection headaches ahead of naming Australia’s Women’s World Cup squad
One week out from naming his squad, Ante Milicic faces a selection squeeze to pack the best of Australia’s talent on the plane to the World Cup.

Santos Laguna President Dante Elizalde speaks about Club Santos’ social media outreach and Twitter hashflags. - FMF State Of Mind
FMFSoM spoke with Club Santos Laguna President Dante Elizalde about the club’s pioneering use of social media and communicating with their fans.