Seattle

As the 1918 baseball season continues, the Giants and the minor leagues face the realities of the war economy, and the shipyards struggle to keep their league intact. Meanwhile, the major leagues wait for official rulings to learn whether they can finish the season or stage a World’s Series. And, always lurking behind the scenes, the deadly second wave of the 1918 influenza comes home. War, Pandemic, and Seattle Baseball in 1918: Part 2 - Lookout Landing

MLS

LAFC’s Adama Diomande has terminated his contract with the team and league. Adama Diomande announces he’s leaving LAFC for family reasons - Angels on Parade

Looks like the Columbus Crew’s new stadium is coming along quiet nicely. New Crew stadium taking shape, and it promises to look ’darn cool’ - Sports - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH

Canadian teams will play each other three times in local markets during phase one of MLS regular season schedule. Major League Soccer Announces Schedule for Canadian Teams | MLSsoccer.com

The Philadelphia Union announce details of “fan cutout” fundraiser for The Philadelphia Union Foundation. Empty seats at Subaru Park will be filled with cardboard cutouts of fans - Brotherly Game

NWSL/WoSo

Ali Krieger is eager to highlight defensive work and a more personal side to the Orlando City players, but there is one thing that’s stressing her out. Q&A: Ali Krieger on her new broadcast role with Orlando City – The Athletic ($)

Chicago Red Stars defender Sarah Gorden has vowed to continue to fight for racial equality in the US so her six year-old son can live in a ‘better world’. Chicago Red Stars’ Sarah Gorden on why the fight for racial equality is so important to her | NewsChain

USA/USL

The first Racing Louisville FC head coach discusses the hiring process. Christy Holly on his Racing Louisville FC hiring - All For XI

World

RB Leipzig have a date set with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinal. Tyler Adams’ late winner sends German side to Champions League semis

Lyon left-back Marcal believes that his team have a “great chance” of winning the Champions League despite having to face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the quarterfinals. Lyon have ‘great chance’ of winning Champions League despite Man City’s advantages

Rivaldo believes that Lionel Messi has no peers when it comes to quality of consistency over his decorated career, he concedes that Robert Lewandowski’s current form could see him named player of the season if his Bayern side can knock out the Blaugrana. Lewandowski will beat Messi to player of the year if Bayern knock out Barcelona