Major Link Soccer: Blaise Matuidi heading to Inter Miami?

The French international would be David Beckham’s first major signing.

By Chris Blakely@TheRealCBlakely Aug 11, 2020, 7:00am PDT

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Seattle

After painting the “I” in the city’s BLM street mural, Teddy “Stat” Phillips is using his artwork to call for defunding SPD. He’s also the guy the Sounders worked with. A Seattle engineer’s inner artist blooms for Black Lives Matter | Crosscut

David Beckham’s Inter Miami are set to announce the signing of French international and world cup winner Blaise Matuidi from Juventus. David Beckham's Inter Miami set to announce first major signing | JOE.co.uk

With the NWSL on hiatus due to COVID-19, the Iceland international returns home to play for 3 months. Gunny Jónsdóttir heads to Iceland on three-month loan - RSL Soapbox

After five years in the NWSL, USWNT midfielder Sam Mewis is set to try something new, at least for the rest of this year. NC Courage's Sam Mewis signs with Manchester City :: WRALSportsFan.com

Pick a team, tune in on TUDN, and watch this fun as heck league. Liga MX Femenil 2020 Apertura Preview - All For XI

Elite British sportswomen speak out about “horrific abuse” on social media, telling a BBC Sport survey about constant comments they receive. Social media trolling affects almost a third of elite British sportswomen, BBC Sport survey finds - BBC Sport

Tacoma Defiance move up 3 to 24 after their 1-1-0, +3 week. USL Championship Power Rankings – Week 7

After raising $500,000 in an initial round of capital, Gabe Hoffman-Johnson and Jonathan Culley talk to Mainebiz about their game plan for launching a United Soccer League team in Maine’s largest city. Former soccer star, developer move the ball toward their goal: pro team in Portland | Mainebiz.biz

The plans for European soccer’s showpiece competition seem to account for every possibility. But even before the teams arrive, the coronavirus is asking hard questions. Detailed Coronavirus Plans for Champions League Safety are Immediately Tested | The New York Times

Bavarian Minister President Söder argues that allowing fans to return to stadiums would send a “bad signal” to the public. Bavarian Minister President Söder skeptical of plans to let fans attend games again - Bavarian Football Works