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Major Link Soccer: Lionel Messi staying at Barcelona

At least for now.

Barcelona v Bayern Munich - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Photo by Rafael Marchante/Pool via Getty Images

Seattle

Seattle Seahawks players and coaches will honor victims of systemic racism and police brutality, and show their support for social justice effort this season with helmet decals and hat patches. Seahawks To Wear Helmet Decals Supporting Social Justice Initiatives & Honoring Victims Of Racism & Police Brutality

NWSL/WoSo

Jill Roord scores a hat-trick as Arsenal make a strong start to the new Women’s Super League season with a thumping win over Reading. Women's Super League Arsenal Women 6-1 Reading Women - BBC Sport

The Portland Thorns are the only team that every single player and every single staff member kneeled that whole time. “I Have to Turn This Shame into Something Better” – Rose City Review

USA/USL

San Antonio FC scored just nine seconds into the game, fastest in club history. SAN ANTONIO FC EXTENDS UNBEATEN STREAK TO 11 MATCHES WITH 3-2 WIN OVER RGV FC | kens5.com

Jordan McCrary’s tireless and selfless services have helped to make the Indomitable Club’s defense one of the toughest in the Championship. Jordan McCrary Mindful of Making an Impact on Both Ends of the Pitch

A vote of confidence from American soccer legend Eric Wynalda helped Gabe Robinson start his professional soccer career. Switchbacks loanee Gabe Robinson could stick in Colorado Springs after leaving Las Vegas | Sports Coverage | gazette.com

Phoenix Rising FC announced it will be permitting fewer than 1,000 season-ticket members at home matches starting with Sept. 11’s contest against Las Vegas Lights FC. Rising FC to allow fewer than 1K season-ticket holders starting Sept. 11

After deciding to withdraw from competition earlier this season, TFC II have loaned out a few more of their youngsters. Toronto FC II loan out Eric Klenofsky and Adolfo Ovalle to USL clubs - Waking The Red

World

Sounds like Lionel Messi is staying on at Barcelona. The saga is over....for now. Lionel Messi confirms he’s staying at Barcelona - Barca Blaugranes

Clubs in Germany are prepping to potentially admit a percentage of fans in venues this season. DFL clubs have begun detailed planning for allowing spectators in venues - Bavarian Football Works

News organizations in Greece are reporting that Liverpool left back Kostas Tsimikas has tested positive for COVID-19. Kostas Tsimikas Reportedly Tests Positive for Coronavirus - The Liverpool Offside

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