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Major Link Soccer: WSL and FAWC seasons cancelled

The top women’s leagues in Europe are cancelled for the rest of the season.

Chelsea v Arsenal - FA Women’s Continental League Cup Final Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images

Ruidiaz’s former club, Morelia, may be on the move. Multiple teams are fighting relegation from the shortened season or in Lyon’s case, fighting finishing just outside preferred European places. And is Barca going to have to sell players?

MLS

While the details are still not finalized, the tournament does appear to be on. LA Galaxy president confirms central tournament as likely MLS restart - LAG Confidential

After two weekends of the German Bundesliga, there are a few takeaways that could apply to MLS teams when they return to action soon enough. Armchair Analyst: What MLS managers can take from the Bundesliga's return | MLSsoccer.com

Unfortunately, the Sounders do not have a jersey. Fan-designed jerseys: See MLS kits reimagined | MLSsoccer.com

WoSo

This isn’t a surprise, but it is now official. FA formally ends 2019-20 WSL and FAWC seasons - Cartilage Free Captain

The league is proposing a summer tournament in Utah. But is it a good idea? Coronavirus: NWSL with USWNT stars plans to be first U.S. league back

USA/Mexico

Mazatlan plans to have a new team next season, and Morelia seems to be the main candidate for the move according to press reports. Monarcas Morelia rumored to be involved in possible move to Mazatlan - FMF State Of Mind

Mexico’s new Liga de Balompie Mexico has asked ConIFA to approve it’s membership so it can field an international team. Liga de Balompie seeks approval for separate Mexico squad under ConIFA

Minnesota United’s 6-foot-4 striker has a unique story surrounding his international soccer experience in Israel, where he became a cult hero on the biggest stage. Aaron Schoenfeld: The American forward who became a cult hero in Israel | MLSsoccer.com

World

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas calls on French authorities to reconsider their decision to end the football season early. Ligue 1: Lyon president calls on French PM to reconsider termination of season - BBC Sport

Striker Odion Ighalo looks set to return to China when his loan deal expires on 31 May, with Manchester United struggling to agree an extension with Shanghai Shenhua. One of the first high-profile players to have COVID impact his contract to play out the season. Odion Ighalo: China return likely for on-loan Man Utd striker - BBC Sport

The Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship seasons are ended immediately, but sporting outcomes are still to be decided. Women's Super League & Women's Championship seasons ended immediately - BBC Sport

Using the Fifa archive we rewatch a series of memorable games in search of answers we didn’t find at the time. World Cup questions: why did gifted England not beat Argentina in 1998? | Barney Ronay | Football | The Guardian

Premier League players and coaches will see new rules on contact training before they are put to a vote on Wednesday. Premier League edges closer to return with clubs to vote on training protocols | Football | The Guardian

Barnsley have sent a stinging letter to the English Football League expressing concern over the ‘inability of governance to hold its members accountable’. Barnsley warn they 'will not accept' relegation in furious letter to EFL | Football | The Guardian

Fifa has provisionally suspended Yves Jean-Bart pending an investigation into claims the president of the Haiti Football Federation sexually abused young female footballers at the country’s national training centre. Haiti's Yves Jean-Bart suspended for 90 days by Fifa over sexual abuse claims | Football | The Guardian

Bournemouth’s Aaron Ramsdale says he tested positive for COVID-19 in the second round of testing, three days after returning a negative result. Bournemouth's Aaron Ramsdale tests positive after 'shopping trip'

Barcelona are racing against the clock to bring in €70 million in player sales before the end of June, sources have told ESPN. Barcelona under pressure to sell players before June to balance accounts sources

Join Troy Parrott, Tarot Pro on a mystical journey through the arcane deck of destiny! The Tottenham Hotspur Tarot: Introduction and The Fool - Cartilage Free Captain

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