Seattle

Bellevue College and SPU player joins Darren Sawatzky in Richmond Kickers Add Chris Cole

MLS

Although we’re barely into a fresh MLS season, there’s no stopping observers when they feel like quickly reading into what’s already transpired through Week 2. 11 way too early (or not) conclusions for the 2021 season

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez’s early-season goal-scoring tear for the LA Galaxy already has him in some historic company, and he’ll have an opportunity to achieve another milestone when he takes the field for his team’s Sunday matchup against Seattle. Will Chicharito break an MLS record against Seattle?

NWSL/WoSo

One side of the Challenge Cup Championship game is already decided, but what about in the East? There are a handful of realistic scenarios. Challenge Cup East Division Scenarios and the Chaos Scenario - Beyond Women's Sports

These Wales based queer women have done extraordinary things to help LGBT+ people and have made memorable marks in their respected fields. Lesbian Visibility Week: Some of Wales' most influential gay women - Wales Online

Despite being one of the first names written in a U.S. or Manchester City starting lineup, the midfield general carries herself like she’s still fighting for a roster spot. 2021 Olympics: USWNT's Sam Mewis humble amid success with Manchester City, U.S. national team

A 25-year-old talent of Rose Lavelle’s calibre should not be sitting on the bench. And yet, week in and week out, this World Cup-winning Ballon d’Or nominee continues to not see significant minutes for Manchester City. Since 71 | Rose Lavelle

USA/USL

The United Soccer League, Phoenix Rising FC and San Diego Loyal SC, announced today a series of LGBTQ+ inclusivity initiatives ahead of Friday night’s nationally televised USL Championship contest between the two clubs on ESPN2. USL HQ, Phoenix Rising FC and San Diego Loyal SC Announce LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Initiatives Ahead of Friday’s Match

World

Leading sports bodies will begin an 84-hour boycott of social media on Friday by stepping up their demands for companies such as Facebook and Twitter to do more to stop online abuse being sent or seen. Sports bodies to boycott social media for bank holiday weekend over abuse | Sport | The Guardian

Tottenham want to talk to Erik Ten Hag about their managerial vacancy and are expected to do so once his Ajax team have wrapped up the Eredivisie title. Tottenham target Ajax’s Erik ten Hag in search for new manager | Tottenham Hotspur | The Guardian

Jan Oblak is widely regarded as the best goalkeeper in the world. He tells Guillem Balague how he got there and discussed the art of goalkeeping. Jan Oblak on the the art of goalkeeping and becoming one of the world's best - BBC Sport

There must be consequences for the six English clubs who tried to join the ill-fated European Super League, says former Premier League chief Richard Scudamore. European Super League: There must be consequences for 'big six' - Richard Scudamore - BBC Sport

Jesse Marsch will rejoin RB Leipzig as head coach, replacing Bayern Munich-bound Julian Nagelsmann in the role on a two-year contract until 2023. Bundesliga | Jesse Marsch replaces Julian Nagelsmann as RB Leipzig head coach

Ronald Koeman says he was disrespected by the fourth official after being sent off as Barcelona crashed to a 2-1 defeat to Granada on Thursday. Barcelona coach Koeman on red card - Ref disrespected me

The PFA has raised “significant concerns” over Twitter’s response to what it describes as “horrific hate” on its platforms. PFA hits out at Twitter for not taking down racially abusive posts

Orlando’s Daryl Dike will remain on loan with Barnsley from through the remainder the season, including the Premier League promotion playoffs. Orlando's Daryl Dike to stay at Barnsley through Championship playoffs