Major Link Soccer: UEFA wants clubs to pay to reschedule Euro 2020

The home field effect might be measurable, and don’t be like Mason Mount.

By Steve Voght@voght Mar 17, 2020, 7:00am PDT

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The largest U.S.-based soccer leagues will discuss and coordinate responses to the pandemic. MLS, NWSL, USL reps will meet to discuss COVID-19 plans as a group – The Athletic ($)

The Louisville City Youth Academy will start at U-8 through U-19 in both boys and girls. Youth Academies announce new coaches

The W-League semifinals saw Sydney FC and Melbourne City qualify for the big party. But spare a thought for Melbourne Victory’s Natasha Dowie. W-League review - Carpenter stars for Melbourne City to set up Grand Final vs. Sydney FC

USWNT players turned warmup shirts inside out to protest U.S. Soccer, and it’s become the latest in a trend of viral moments turning into a fashion statement. USWNT Invisible Crest Protest Becomes Hit T-Shirt–and Example of Players’ Revenue Potential - Sports Illustrated

This year’s European Championships are set to be knocked back 12 months, but UEFA wants clubs and leagues to pay for the switch. Exclusive: UEFA to demand £275m to postpone Euro 2020 by a year – The Athletic ($)

Across world football teams clearly benefit from playing at home, but does the presence of a crowd make any difference? Football behind closed doors may tell us much about how home advantage works | The Guardian

Malaga-based Atlético Portada Alta have confirmed their 21-year-old coach Francisco García has died having tested positive for coronavirus and suffering from leukaemia. Spanish football coach Francisco Garcia, 21, dies from coronavirus - Football Espana

Valencia have said more than a third of their players and backroom staff have tested positive, but none are displaying symptoms. Valencia report 'around 35%' of players and backroom staff have coronavirus | The Guardian

Mount played football with West Ham’s Declan Rice after Chelsea had imposed self-isolation on their staff. Chelsea act after Mason Mount ignores coronavirus self-isolation advice | The Guardian

A group of Crystal Palace fans cycled to their club’s postponed game at Bournemouth, raising nearly £15,000 for vulnerable young people. Crystal Palace fans complete charity bike ride to postponed game | The Guardian

On social media, outpourings of generosity during the coronavirus pandemic are part of a shift toward direct giving. ‘People Need Immediate Relief,’ and Online Donors Make It Happen - The New York Times