Seattle

Five high school football games in the South Sound area of Washington were canceled this week because of positive COVID-19 test results within programs. COVID-19 forces high school football cancellations | Tacoma News Tribune

MLS

After just one fleeting, pandemic-shortened season, Thierry Henry’s time as head coach of CF Montréal has come to an end. CF Montréal admit surprise at Thierry Henry’s exit as immediate search for successor begins

Columbus Crew SC have released more renderings of their new soccer-specific stadium, which is currently scheduled to open this July. Columbus Crew SC unveil new stadium renderings ahead of 2021 opening

Kaku is the latest MLS player to question the league’s option year, moving to Al-Taawoun while the Red Bulls claim he is still under contract. Red Bulls’ Kaku saga and the murky matter of contract option years | US Soccer Players

Tyrone Marshall leaves the club after six seasons an assistant coach. RSL assistant Tyrone Marshall leaves for FC Cincinnati U-19 head coach gig - RSL Soapbox

Toronto FC homegrown winger Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty only has 18 MLS minutes to his name, but a Goal.com report from Ryan Tomlich outlines that some of Europe’s biggest clubs are tracking the 16-year-old native of Brampton, Ontario. Toronto FC winger Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty being tracked by top European clubs

To borrow a concept from 1980s cinema, the US men’s national team technical staff had a “Say Anything” moment this week. Herculez Gomez: US-Mexico race for “special” Efrain Alvarez is a game-changer

Charlotte FC are planning to start soccer-specific renovations at Bank of America Stadium in March 2021, per a report by Sports Business Journal. Renovations reportedly include an update to the stadium’s east end, where the supporters’ section will be, a new players’ tunnel and new suites for players and staff. Charlotte FC renovations at Bank of America stadium to begin in March

USA/USL

The streaming wars are heating all the way up. Paramount’s new streaming service just became a must-buy for U.S. Soccer fans - Stars and Stripes FC

World

The differences in race between the England men’s and women’s teams are stark - why is the women’s team so white? Why is there a lack of diversity in the England women's team? – The Athletic