Seattle

USL’s official site projects a bottom of division finish. Tacoma Defiance 2021 Season Preview

MLS

Kevin Baxter of the LA Times is reporting that Palmeiras is one of the clubs interested in acquiring LAFC standout Eduard Atuesta, but the Brazilian side hasn’t been able to meet LAFC’s asking price. LAFC set Atuesta asking price amid Palmeiras interest

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined one player after Week 1 of the 2021 regular season. Additionally, the Independent Review Panel has upheld a red card decision. MLS Disciplinary Committee fines Jhohan Romana, DeJuan Jones red card upheld

Toronto FC have submitted a $6 million offer for Santos and Venezuela national team winger Yeferson Soteldo, according to reports from Brazilian outlets Globo Esporte and A Tribuna, as well as South American journalist Cesar Luis Merlo. Toronto make offer for Venezuelan winger Yeferson Soteldo

Sounds like one or both of the scorers could miss Saturday’s game. LAFC’s Carlos Vela, Diego Rossi questionable vs. Sounders, says Bradley - Angels on Parade

Vancouver Whitecaps FC are celebrating the life of Danielle Hoult, one of the ‘Caps first Kid Captains in 2018. When Dani was 11-years-old she was diagnosed with a blood and bone marrow cancer and showed constant strength and perseverance through her eight-and-a-half year cancer journey. Whitecaps FC remember Dani Hoult, an inspiration to our players and staff | Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Sounders take the top spot for week 1. Power Ranking Averages - Wk 1 - RSL Soapbox

NWSL/WoSo

Kansas City NWSL announced a change of venue today for the team’s first home Challenge Cup match against the Houston Dash on Monday, April 26. The game is being moved to Children’s Mercy Park, with kickoff remaining at 7:30 p.m. CT. Kansas City NWSL Challenge Cup match moved to Children's Mercy Park | Sporting Kansas City

USA/USL

OCSC is one of the four favorites to take the Pacific. Pacific Division preview: Orange County SC - Indomitable City Soccer

Monterey Bay Football Club announced on Thursday that two-time MLS Cup winner Frank Yallop will be the club’s Head Coach. Yallop will also continue in his duties as Sporting Director as the club develops its roster in preparation for its inaugural 2022 USL Championship season. Monterey Bay FC Announces Frank Yallop as Head Coach

World

These changes could help to fix football, from fairer distribution of money to giving fans more power. After the Super League fiasco: five reforms that could save the game | David Conn | Football | The Guardian

Learning from Sir Alex Ferguson, taking part in fake press conferences and going out on a lifeboat - what is involved in the training. Studying for a Pro-Licence: What it takes to become a top football coach - BBC Sport

Wembley is set to be given an extra Euro 2020 last-16 tie - which could involve England - when Uefa addresses uncertainty around matches in Dublin, Bilbao and Munich on Friday. Euro 2020: Wembley to be given extra last-16 tie - which could involve England - BBC Sport

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said the Super League is “a necessity” but that the club’s members will have the last word on the plans. Barcelona president Laporta: European Super League is 'a necessity'

The UK government’s fan-led review into English football will consider how the ownership of clubs is structured. Fan-led review of English football to consider ownership, finance and fan involvement - BBC Sport

The fan attacks on Schalke 04 continue to shake the German club after the Bundesliga side were relegated on Tuesday. Schalke players may skip remainder of season after relegation attacks, says club chief