MLS

Week 7 of the MLS season is a wrap which means, as usual, that it’s time to take stock of the latest round of results and what it all means as we head into the June international break and then look forward to the rest of the season. 27 Takeaways: One observation on every MLS team after Week 7 | MLSSoccer.com

USA

Here’s what we learned from a USMNT loss to a tough Swiss team in advance of the Nations League Finals. USA vs. Switzerland, 2021 Friendly: What we learned - Stars and Stripes FC

I spoke with two relatively new Liga MX Femenil fans in the US on how they got into the league - and what keeps them hooked. Perspective on being a Liga MX Femenil fan in the United States - FMF State Of Mind

Christian Pulisic scaled one of the loftiest peaks in world soccer on Saturday, logging nearly 30 minutes off the bench to help Chelsea defeat Manchester City 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League final in Portugal. Berhalter expects Pulisic to step right into USMNT lineup for Nations League clash vs. Honduras | MLSSoccer.com

World

Young athletes are expected to answer the most intimate questions in a cynical and often predatory environment. We’re not the good guys: Osaka shows up problems of press conferences | Naomi Osaka | The Guardian

The 2020-21 Premier League campaign was unlike any other. ESPN talked to people around the game about their experiences and lessons learned. Premier League's pandemic season: Robbed goal celebrations, bags of PPE, fears for football's future

Zinedine Zidane wrote an open letter in which he blamed a lack of “trust” and “messages leaked to the media” for his decision to leave Real Madrid. Zidane criticises Real Madrid over lack of 'trust' and leaked messages

The 2021 Copa America will be staged in Brazil after being moved from Colombia and then Argentina, CONMEBOL announced on Monday. Copa America 2021: Brazil new hosts as tournament moved from Argentina, Colombia

Sergio Aguero will join Barcelona on a two-year contract when his Manchester City contract expires at the end of June. Sergio Aguero: Barcelona to sign Manchester City striker on two-year deal - BBC Sport

One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football. The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world - BBC Sport

The European club season may have just finished, but European football has some major hurdles to overcome. European Super League: What happens next after collapse of project? - BBC Sport

After dancing with financial ruin before, Norwich will resist the temptation to spend heavily to stay in the Premier League. Norwich City: Why Premier League survival will not be bought - BBC Sport

Gareth Bale has cast doubt over his future after twice declining the opportunity to deny reports he could retire after the European Championship finals this summer. Gareth Bale declines to deny reports he could retire after Euro 2020 | Gareth Bale | The Guardian

The Japan Football Association on Tuesday announced the cancellation of Thursday’s international friendly between the Samurai Blue and Jamaica. Japan-Jamaica friendly called off after issues emerge with pre-flight COVID-19 tests | The Japan Times

What’s on TV?

9:00 AM - Kosovo v. San Marino - Friendly - ESPN3

9:00 AM - Lithuania v. Estonia - Friendly - ESPN3

4:30 PM - Fort Lauderdale v. Forward Madison - USL League One - ESPN+

5:30 PM - Boavista v. Vasco Da Gama - Copa do Brasil - FS2

2:05 AM (Wed.) - Brisbane Roar v. Perth Glory - A-League - ESPN+