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Puget Sound
A former Seattle teen soccer star says she was sexually abused by her coach while Washington state’s youth soccer organizations failed to protect her. ‘I needed to be rescued’: Former Seattle teen soccer star says youth coaching safeguards failed to protect her from sexual abuse | The Seattle Times
MLS / USL
The San Jose Earthquakes striker doesn’t stretch, screams gibberish in celebration, and can nail a 45-yard field goal. Chris Wondolowski: MLS’ record scorer’s untold stories – The Athletic
Curtin beat out Oscar Pareja for the honor for the first time in his career. Jim Curtin named 2020 MLS Coach of the Year - Brotherly Game
Just days after the conclusion of the 2020 MLS regular season, MLSsoccer.com columnist Steve Zakuani shared his list of Top 5 players at every position. Steve Zakuani: The Top 5 MLS players at each position during the 2020 season | MLSsoccer.com
In a bid to have players on international duty return in time for the MLS Cup playoffs, the league will use chartered flights, according to sources. MLS to charter flights for players on international duty to sidestep quarantine | ESPN
Former Sounder McCrary remains. Former Zakuani & Friends star Apollon now a free agent. Sacramento Republic ring in changes with offseason roster moves - Indomitable City Soccer
After opening a new stadium and starting construction of a training facility, the team has updated its crest. LouCity ushers in next chapter with rebrand, new logo
Louisville wasn’t the only club to unveil a new crest on Tuesday — the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash also both unveiled new logos. Explaining the rebrand of the Houston Dynamo and Dash | Houston Chronicle
NWSL / women’s soccer
Putting the Dynamo and Dash on equal footing and tying the organization to the local community more deeply are key aspects of the shift. Inside the Houston Dash and Dynamo rebrand – The Athletic ($)
The NWSL’s Lisa Baird is among the power players who displayed greatness and grace, leading the way in a year filled with uncertainty. Adweek’s Most Powerful Women in Sports: 31 MVPs Showing Brands and Fans the Way to Win
Phil Neville has packed his England Women’s squad with youth and given the highly rated Manchester United forward Lauren James her first senior call-up. Phil Neville hands Lauren James first England call-up for November camp | The Guardian
US soccer
It’s Macario time? Andonovski names USWNT roster for Netherlands friendly - Stars and Stripes FC
U.S. women’s national team head coach Vlatko Andonovski has said he is expecting Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe to be back for the team’s January camp. USWNT stars Rapinoe and Lloyd expected back in January, says head coach Andonovski | Goal.com
It would be a chance to evaluate domestic talent. USMNT considering December camp and match - Stars and Stripes FC
World soccer
Liverpool have officially opened a £50m training base in Kirkby that includes a ‘secret’ stairway for sneaking potential signings into the building. A ‘secret’ stairway and the James Milner door: Liverpool open training ground | The Guardian
The World Cup winner discusses his old teammates, his job at Fifa and why he rejected Liverpool for Bolton. Youri Djorkaeff: ‘I was in love with England, its fans and weather’ | The Guardian
The family of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles says football needs to address the scandal of dementia in the game. Football ‘must address scandal of dementia’ affecting former players - BBC Sport
La Liga president Javier Tebas says he is “ready” for the exit of Lionel Messi - while criticising Manchester City, a club he believes could sign him. La Liga president ‘ready’ for Barcelona star’s departure - BBC Sport
Fifa moves this season’s Club World Cup from December to February 2021 because of Covid-19 restrictions. Fifa Club World Cup moved to February because of Covid-19 restrictions - BBC Sport
Gareth Bale has expressed concerns over catching Covid-19 after playing for Wales against Republic of Ireland opponents who subsequently tested positive. Bale admits to Covid ‘concern’ after facing Republic of Ireland | The Guardian
Ukraine’s Nations League game in Switzerland on Tuesday was called off after three of their players tested positive for Covid-19. Switzerland v Ukraine: Nations League game off after positive Covid-19 tests - BBC Sport
The government is exploring the potential for fans to return to sports venues in some parts of England as early as next month. Fans return to matches: Government exploring potential return for December - BBC Sport
Ildefons Lima has the longest career in men’s international football, but it might be over after his coronavirus comments upset Andorra’s football authorities. The national icon shunned by his country over coronavirus comments - BBC Sport
Culture
Toy maker Hasbro has entered into a new ‘short-term project’ with Premier League sides Arsenal and Chelsea as it launches a new product for its brand NERF. NERF signs ‘short term’ partnerships with Arsenal and Chelsea | www.sportindustry.biz
Dungeons & Dragons has a new book called Tasha’s Guide to Everything. In our review, we quickly run through the contents — which includes new subclasses, rules for sidekicks, new spells, magic items, and more. Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything review: Dungeons & Dragons’ latest book feels a bit thin - Polygon
What’s on TV?
7:00 AM: Albania vs. Belarus (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN3
7:00 AM: Kazakhstan vs. Lithuania (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
9:00 AM: Armenia vs. North Macedonia (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
9:00 AM: Georgia vs. Estonia (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN3
11:45 AM: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Italy (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
11:45 AM: Poland vs. Netherlands (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN2
11:45 AM: Ireland vs. Bulgaria (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
11:45 AM: Wales vs. Finland (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
11:45 AM: Austria vs. Norway (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
11:45 AM: Northern Ireland vs. Romania (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
11:45 AM: Czech Republic vs. Slovakia (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
11:45 AM: Israel vs. Scotland (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
11:45 AM: Hungary vs. Turkey (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
11:45 AM: Serbia vs. Russia (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
11:45 AM: Greece vs. Slovenia (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
11:45 AM: Kosovo vs. Moldova (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
11:45 AM: Belgium vs. Denmark (UEFA Nations League) — ESPN+
11:45 AM: England vs. Iceland (UEFA Nations League) — TUDN / ESPN+
4:30 PM: São Paulo vs. Flamengo (Copa do Brasil) — FS2
5:05 PM: Cancun vs. Celaya (Liga de Expansion MX) — TUDN
7:05 PM: Correcaminos UAT vs. Atlante (Liga de Expansion MX) — TUDN