Major Link Soccer: Europe is dominating 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup

USMNT win their group and will face Curaçao, MLS mid-week action, Rose Lavelle is leading USWNT forward and more.

By Chris Blakely@TheRealCBlakely Jun 27, 2019, 7:00am PDT

MLS

Portland Timbers reserves lose 2-1 at Montreal Impact
A brace from Nigerian youngster Orji Okwonkwo was enough to seal the 2-1 result for the Montreal Impact and send the Portland Timbers home without a point.

Far From World Cup, Hints of Rebellion Inside U.S. Soccer - The New York Times
Current and former employees have been excoriating the federation’s top executives online in an effort to alert leaders to what they called a “toxic” culture.

In First World Cup, Rose Lavelle Is Driving U.S. Forward - The New York Times
‘The strength of this team is we have a lot of strengths,’ says a midfielder who has emerged as one of the most important ones.

Europe is dominating the Women’s World Cup. How should we feel about it? - All For XI
It’s a good sign that the women’s game is starting to take off in Europe. But it’s a silver lining on the clouds that continue to hang over the global game.

Europe vs USA: Funding will determine the eventual winner - All For XI
The USWNT have seemingly gate-crashed "Euro 2019" and look to spoil the party by winning it all but how long will their dominance last?

World Cup prompts unprecedented global explosion for women’s football | Football | The Guardian
The World Cup has produced a global explosion for women’s football, shattering records and prejudices

Winger expelled from Egypt national team for sexual harassment
25-year-old Amr Warda was booted from the Africa Cup of Nations national team for disciplinary reasons.