Champions League matches continued yesterday with Real Madrid getting blown out. Mesut Ozil is now fully an outcast at Arsenal. New owners at Angel City FC. And much more.

MLS/USL

Schantz has spoken to people in the LGBTQ community. He now understands the impact of his mistakes. Rick Schantz returns to the pitch bringing gay inclusion to soccer - Outsports

The most lucrative transfers for MLS academy products, for both club and player, are to Europe. But there’s a new economy forming as MLS academies continue to mature and more players graduate into first teams around the league: Intra-MLS trades. The value works both ways. Recent trades of Homegrown players show new MLS economy emerging | Tom Bogert | MLSsoccer.com

It’s a win-win and he hated writing that. What the Handwalla Bwana trade tells us about Seattle Sounders, Nashville SC | Charles Boehm | MLSsoccer.com

Former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre says managing Major League Soccer is more attractive to him than Liga MX. MLS less likely than Liga MX to sack losing coaches - Javier Aguirre

Who are the players who have performed impressively all season despite failing to attract significant fanfare? Most underrated MLS players of 2020 | Greg Seltzer | MLSsoccer.com

NWSL

Also, team confirmed for 2022 entry. NWSL’s Angel City FC adds Candace Parker, James Corden among new owners - Angels on Parade

The team has also formally unveiled its name. Sophia Bush, Billie Jean King New Angel City FC Investors | PEOPLE.com

World

Zinedine Zidane has taken responsibility for Real Madrid’s upset loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Wednesday. Zidane - I'm responsible for Real Madrid loss to Shakhtar Donetsk

Philippe Coutinho and Antoine Griezmann are negotiating new contracts with Barcelona as part of short-term cost-cutting, sources have told ESPN. Coutinho, Griezmann, Busquets in Barcelona pay-cut talks - sources

Mikel Arteta says he feels he has “failed” with Mesut Ozil after leaving him out of Arsenal’s 25-man Premier League squad. 'I failed with Mesut Ozil', says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta - BBC Sport

Raheem Sterling has called on social media companies to “show real leadership” after a study identified more than 3,000 abusive messages were sent to players during Project Restart. Raheem Sterling demands 'proper action' against online abusers | Raheem Sterling | The Guardian

Footballer and campaigner expresses disappointment as plea for free meals to be extended is voted down. Marcus Rashford in 'despair' as MPs reject free school meal plan | School meals | The Guardian

Mason Greenwood has been warned regarding his discipline by Manchester United, with late timekeeping a particular issue. Mason Greenwood warned over discipline by Manchester United | Manchester United | The Guardian

Depor, Spanish champions 20 years ago, are now in the third tier but have been able to welcome fans back to Riazor after a seven-month absence. Hope, joy and 'Tetris': a new start after the fall of Deportivo La Coruña | Sid Lowe | Football | The Guardian

What’s on TV?

9:55 AM - Rijeka vs Real Sociedad - UEFA Europa League - Galavision

9:55 AM - Rapid Wien v. Arsenal - UEFA Europa League - TUDN

9:55 AM - Napoli v. AZ Alkmaar - UEFA Europa League - UniMas

12:00 PM - Celtic v. AC Milan - UEFA Europa League - TUDN

12:00 PM - Tottenham v. LASK Linz - UEFA Europa League - UniMas

12:00 PM - Villarreal vs Sivasspor - UEFA Europa League - Galavision

3:00 PM - Alajuelense vs Cibao - CONCACAF Champions League - FS2

4:00 PM - Central Arkansas vs Missouri State - NCAA Women’s Soccer - ESPN+

4:00 PM - Boston College v. Syracuse - NCAA Women’s Soccer - ESPN+

5:00 PM - Municipal Limeño vs Forge - CONCACAF Champions League - FS2

5:00 PM - Alebrijes de Oaxaca vs Celaya - Liga de Expansion MX - TUDN

5:00 PM - TCU v. Kansas - NCAA Women’s Soccer - ESPN+

5:00 PM - Kansas State v. Baylor - NCAA Women’s Soccer - ESPN+

7:00 PM - Motagua vs Comunicaciones - CONCACAF Champions League - FS2, TUDN

7:30 PM - Sounders v. Timbers - MLS - FS1