Former Sonic KD knows a lot about soccer, the Women’s World Cup vote is down to the wire, and Liverpool is ready for the title.

Seattle

No matter what she’s doing or where she’s playing, OL Reign’s Rosie White makes sure to keep her joy and find beauty in the world. Rosie White makes sure to find joy, on and off the pitch - Beautiful Game Network

MLS/USL

Louisville City FC’s COVID-19 stadium plan exceeds soccer team’s contingency plans. Louisville City FC to open Lynn Family Stadium at 50% capacity

No matter how you slice it, not good news. Sacramento Republic reportedly furloughs large proportion of staff - Indomitable City Soccer

Miguel Ibarra gets a shout-out. 10 supersubs who can make their mark during the MLS is Back Tournament | Greg Seltzer | MLSsoccer.com

Phoenix Rising FC general manager Bobby Dulle announced on Wednesday that four players have tested positive for COVID-19. 4 Phoenix Rising FC players test positive for COVID-19

Durant is hardly the only known NBA star with a passion for the world’s most popular sport. Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin "shocked at NBA star, new part-owner Kevin Durant's soccer knowledge | MLSsoccer.com

NWSL

Australia and New Zealand’s hopes of hosting their first ever World Cup appear to be in the hands of Africa’s voting bloc. FIFA 2023 Women's World Cup vote to go down to the wire sources | ESPN

If you’re looking for reasons to doubt the defending champs, there aren’t any. North Carolina Courage deservedly heavy favorites at the NWSL Challenge Cup - All For XI

As the first U.S. professional team sports league to return to play during the COVID-19 pandemic, NWSL officials hope to have some new — and perhaps curious — eyes on their product. NWSL enters sports betting era, with all its pros and cons – Equalizer Soccer

World

The man who was responsible for the the banner flown above a football game has been sacked from his job at an engineering firm. Burnley fan responsible for 'white lives matter' stunt sacked from his job | Sky News

Luka Romero became the youngest player to ever play in La Liga on Wednesday when he came on for Mallorca during their game against Real Madrid. Mallorca's 15-year-old Luka Romero becomes youngest La Liga player

As Liverpool moved within two points of their first league title in 30 years, Anfield was a ghost town, as COVID-19 kept celebrations to a minimum. Premier League title now within Liverpool's reach, but COVID-19 denies Anfield deserved celebrations

Tottenham’s Tanguy Ndombele told manager José Mourinho that he never wants to play for him again following a clash earlier, sources told ESPN. Tottenham's Ndombele tells Mourinho he will never play for him again - sources

In June 2010, Brazilian goalkeeper Bruno was a future international star. Nobody knew just how dark his story would become. Bruno: The Brazilian goalkeeper imprisoned over kidnap & murder of former lover - BBC Sport