Get to know Tacoma Defiance center back Abdoulaye Cissoko, Reign FC’s Bethany Balcer has a future endorsement on the way, Alphonso Davies is doing well in Germany and much more.

Seattle

Sounders midfielder Harry Shipp, the team’s union representative, took a moment while training in Mexico City earlier this month to speak with The Seattle Times via phone about the CBA. Q&A: Sounders union rep Harry Shipp discusses new MLS collective bargaining agreement | The Seattle Times

Meet Abdoulaye Cissoko, Defiance’s 20-year-old center back. Defender of Promise and Industry - Tacoma Defiance

MLS/USL

There are quite a few Sounders players on this list. Top 50 MLS Players: Our 2020 ranking ahead of the season kickoff | MLSsoccer.com

NWSL/Women’s Soccer

This is so good. Just enjoy her page.

USA

Berhalter confirms the inevitable. Gio Reyna to receive first USMNT call-up in March - Stars and Stripes FC

There are A LOT of promising young Americans in MLS right now. Here are five you absolutely shouldn’t miss. 5 young MLS stars who could be playing for the USMNT very soon - SBNation.com

World

The Ligue 1 club is unhappy with social media comments and images from fans. Lyon threaten to sue their own fans over social media montages depicting Garcia & Aulas as clowns | Get French Football News

Diego Maradona has always been one of Lionel Messi’s biggest supporters, despite what fans might want you to think. Lionel Messi is not in Diego Maradona’s shadow - SBNation.com

Count the author among the people who were skeptical about Alphonso Davies moving to left back. Alphonso Davies’ defense shined in Chelsea vs. Bayern - SBNation.com

What’s on TV?

9:55 AM - Porto v. Bayer Leverkusen - Europa League - B/R Live, TUDN

9:55 AM - KAA Gent v. Roma - Europa League - B/R Live, Galavision

9:55 AM - Espanyol v. Wolves - Europa League - B/R Live, UniMas

9:55 AM - 4 More Europa League Matches - B/R Live

12:00 PM - Arsenal v. Olympiakos - Europa League - B/R Live, TUDN

12:00 PM - Inter Milan v. Ludogorets - Europa League - B/R Live, Galavision

12:00 PM - Manchester United v. Club Brugge - Europa League - B/R Live, UniMas

12:00 PM - 5 More Europa League Matches - B/R Live

3:00 PM - Mexico U20 v. Guyana U20 - Concacaf Women’s U20 Championship - TUDN

7:00 PM - Sounders v. C.D. Olimpia - Concacaf Champions League - FS2

7:00 PM - LAFC v. Leon - Concacaf Champions League - FS1, TUDN

7:00 PM - Dorados v. Mineros de Zacatecas - Ascenso MX - ESPN Deportes