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Former Reign FC coach to lead U18 USWYNT, a wish for every MLS team in the New Year, DeAndre Yedlin has possible broken hand and more.
MLS
If everyone is going to decide Brian Schmetzer is just good at limiting his own team’s mistakes, that’s fine with us. A New Year wish list for every MLS team | J. Sam Jones | MLSsoccer.com
NWSL/Women’s Soccer
Laura Harvey, Utah Royals FC coach, will take on a temporary role coaching the U.S. U-18 WNT training camp.Reports: Laura Harvey to coach January U.S. U-18 WNT camp - RSL Soapbox
“Role models” is a term we hope is applied more thoughtfully in the years to come.. She’s such a role model: one big thing that should change in the new decade - All For XI
World
In one fell swoop, the Ghana Football Association became the only association with fewer employed technical staffers than the United States Soccer Federation. No explanation has been given. Press Release: GFA dissolves Technical Teams of all National Teams - Ghana Football Association
While there are no current negotiations between the confederations, Federacion Mexicana de Futbol president Yon de Luisa says he will continue to push for a combined tournament between national teams from Concacaf and Conmebol. Mexico still pushing for joint Concacaf, Conmebol 'Copa Continental' despite lack of talks | Goal.com
DeAndre Yedlin set to undergo additional analysis for suspected broken hand. DeAndre Yedlin is likely out with a hand injury from Leicester City game - Stars and Stripes FC
It’s refreshing to see someone in power calling for more to be done, as Brighton chief executive Paul Barber lamented the lack of power to punish such “disgusting” behavior. Brighton vs Chelsea: Fans arrested for racial, homophobic abuse - Sports Illustrated
Who will win the major summer tournaments? How legendary will Liverpool’s season be? Will there be a USWNT roster controversy? Grant Wahl makes his picks.. Soccer predictions for 2020: Olympics, Liverpool, Euros, more - Sports Illustrated
Two Americans and a former German international are trying to court U.S. fans/investors with a small Austrian club in an idyllic setting. FC Pinzgau Saalfelden: The Austrian third-division club aiming to become America’s team – The Athletic