We’ve now entered the simultaneously most wonderful and terrible time of the year. Not only is it still silly season on the transfer front for MLS teams as we head into preseason, but it’s also the time of year when MLS teams release their newest jerseys. Some of them are exciting and different, but most of them are clunkers. At least Philadelphia is taking a slightly different, more collaborative approach. More news is coming out from NWSL teams as they begin their preseasons, and finally Stars and Stripes FC is back with more stories for Black History Month. I can’t recommend checking them out highly enough.

Seattle/Tacoma

Mickelberry is currently ranked #3 in the US, but earning a spot on the Olympic team won’t be easy. Olympic Dreams: Bothell's Erin Mickelberry aims for a spot on the USA Archery Team | king5.com

I for one hugely appreciate the Sounders highlighting an outspoken and passionate Black athlete for National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Steve Zakuani chats with OL Reign’s Jasmyne Spencer on National Girls and Women in Sports Day | Seattle Sounders FC

MLS/USL

“Kids Who Bank” will help to prepare kids for the future. Abdul-Salaam launches financial literacy program with Cincinnati Public Schools | FC Cincinnati

The concept and initiative behind the new Union jersey is cool, regardless of what you think of the shirt itself. New Philadelphia Union jersey moving the brand in an exciting new direction - Brotherly Game

A proven veteran in the USL Championship, Wal Fall will join expansion side Oakland Roots SC, according to sources. Report: Wal Fall is set to join Oakland Roots SC - Beautiful Game Network

The move to the university stadium with a large running track will be temporary as XI indicate that they will have their own stadium project soon. BACK HOME AGAIN! Indy Eleven Returning to Michael A. Carroll Stadium in 2021

2021 eMLS League Series Two Schedule and Results | MLSsoccer.com

Cruzeiro wouldn’t be the first club that FCD has partnered with, but unlike their partnership with FC Bayern Munich, this one seems more likely to be aimed at bringing players in. Did FC Dallas sign a partnership with Cruzeiro? - 3rd Degree

A long list of players who could follow in the footsteps of recent MLS departures, and not a single one a Sounder. MLS transfers: who could be next in line for a move – The Athletic

For better or more boring, Adidas is apparently taking greater control of the design process for MLS jerseys. Details on Adidas' MLS 2022 kit design cycle – The Athletic

RBNY are apparently swooping in to grab an American prospect looking for more playing time away from Celtic. Cameron Harper set for Celtic departure as New York Red Bulls swoop for teenage star - Daily Record

NWSL/WoSo

From battling for a place in the USWNT to fighting for equality, Lynn Williams is showing people who she truly is. The rise of Lynn Williams – The Athletic

Coffee takes an important and prominent place in this interview. Plex Weather, Episode 12 - Tori Huster, Washington Spirit

Chelsea just keep on doing the dang thing. WATCH: Harder gets hat-trick, makes it 6-0 for Chelsea against West Ham - We Ain't Got No History

USA

Sydney Leroux’s staying in Orlando for the foreseeable future. Orlando Pride Signs Forward Sydney Leroux to Three-Year Contract

With the squad announcement for Barca’s Copa del Rey quarterfinal, American fans get a bit of good news on the Sergino Dest front. FC Barcelona announce squad for Copa del Rey match against Granada - Barca Blaugranes

World

Japanese doctors and nurses fighting the novel coronavirus will not have the time to volunteer to help at the Olympics, a medical association has said, raising another headache for organisers determined to hold the postponed Games. Tokyo Olympics face another looming headache - no medical staff | Reuters

Here are two of the funniest possible soccer screwups possible, somehow committed within half a second of one other. Vinícius Júnior’s miss in Real Madrid vs. Sevilla demands explanation - SBNation.com

The loss to Brighton hurts for a lot of reasons, not least of them the blow it dealt to Liverpool’s title defense. Andy Robertson: “We’re Not in the Title Race” - The Liverpool Offside

Mario Balotelli deserves better than he’s gotten. Black History Month: Why always me? - Stars and Stripes FC

What’s on TV today?

9:00 AM - Midtjylland vs SønderjyskE (Super Liga) - ESPN+

9:30 AM - Al Duhail vs Al Ahly (FIFA Club World Cup) - FS2

10:00 AM - Toluca vs Puebla (Liga MX Femenil) - TUDN

12:00 PM - Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea (EPL) - Peacock

12:00 PM - Real Betis vs Athletic Club (Copa del Rey) - ESPN+

5:00 PM - Atlético San Luis vs Tijuana (Liga MX) - TUDN

7:00 PM - Querétaro vs Pachuca (Liga MX) - TUDN