It was a busy day in NWSL on Wednesday, Marco Pappa is in trouble in his home country, Chicago Fire logo could be changed; maybe and more in your Thursday morning links.

Seattle

Injury didn’t slow down Azriel Gonzalez’ 2019. It made him better. We can rebuild him – Azriel Gonzalez - Tacoma Defiance

Former Seattle Sounders, MLS and Eredivisie league midfielder Marco Pablo Pappa was sentenced to five years for a domestic violence offense in Guatemala on Tuesday.Ex-MLS player Marco Pappa gets 5-year domestic violence sentence | ESPN

MLS

First released in November, reaction to the logo was negative. Other MLS teams mocked the mark, but Mansueto hopes the logo will grow on people as they see it worn during games and displayed at Soldier Field. Owner Joe Mansueto asks for time with new Fire logo, doesn’t rule out eventual change - Chicago Sun-Times

NWSL/Women’s Soccer

Australia’s rampaging bushfires continue to affect top-level sporting events with a women’s soccer match scheduled for Newcastle on Friday postponed because of the poor air quality and expected soaring temperatures. Soccer: Women's match postponed as bushfires continue to affect sport in Australia - Reuters

Smith Hunter, Summer Yates, and yes, Trinity Rodman is related to who you think she is related to. New U-20 WNT Head Coach Laura Harvey Calls 25 Players to Pre-Qualifying Training Camp in Florida

Starting off the tournament against one of the world’s best. USWNT to kick off SheBelieves Cup in Orlando against England | Pro Soccer USA

URFC receives second-round pick in the 2020 College Draft, as well as Houston’s natural second-round draft pick in 2021. Katie Stengel traded to the Houston Dash - RSL Soapbox

Sky Blue FC is doing its part to light up the NWSL offseason hot stove ahead of the team’s move to Red Bull Arena. Portland Thorns trade Midge Purce to Sky Blue FC for Raquel Rodriguez | Philly Inquirer

Orlando Pride Acquire Defender Emily Sonnett from the Portland Thorns - The Mane Land
Pride send the No. 1 overall pick to Portland for the USWNT defender, the rights to Caitlin Foord, and two picks.

USA

Modern-Era Record Number of Pro Teams to Take Part, Including Clubs from New Division III Circuit; Twenty-Five Slots Allocated to Open Division National Leagues; Geographically-Based, Random Draw will Determine Third Round Match-ups When MLS Teams Enter; Tournament Kicks Off March 24. Record-Setting 100 Teams Confirmed for 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, 107th Edition of U.S. Soccer’s National Championship

World

Adama Traore confirms NFL plans as a youngster but is happy he stuck to soccer. So are we. Wolves star Traore confirms NFL interest - ProSoccerTalk | NBC Sports

The one thing you will never hear a sports administrator say is: Pursuit of profit and short-term gain is leading sport towards a world of exhausted athletes and over-fed fans

Appliances manufacturer gains club branding and social media opportunities. Manchester City spark Midea appliance deal - SportsPro Media