Seattle

STEPH CATLEY has revealed that her debut Arsenal season has been the most difficult in her career so far. Steph Catley says her injury-plagued Arsenal season has been 'hardest' of career so far

Para Gonzalo Pineda, varios jugadores mexicanos son mejores que los norteamericanos que militan en el viejo continent. Gonzalo Pineda considera que Diego Lainez es igual o mejor jugador que Gio Reyna

MLS

White gave a lengthy, wide ranging interview to Hot Time, talking about his love for Chicago, his first Bears game as a kid, why he wants to call Chicago Fire matches, his role on Ted Lasso, and more. Arlo White’s “Dream Scenario” brings him back to Chicago, a place he’s been coming since he was 13 - Hot Time In Old Town

Led by Academy coaches John Deeley, who spent more than 20 years coaching at the University of Connecticut, and Giuseppe De Palo, who played at the professional level and previously served as Head of Recruitment for the Seattle Sounders academy, under the leadership of Director of Scouting Mark Prizant, the department looks to discover and develop South Floridian talent in preparation for the next level. Academy Update: Scouting Department Building the Future | Inter Miami CF

Space United opens at Renton Memorial Stadium on July 10. NISA Independent Cup Releases 2021 Match Schedule | National Independent Soccer Association

NWSL

Former U.S. national team coach Jill Ellis will serve as president of a National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in San Diego. The new team, owned by investor Ron Burkle, will be launched next season. Jill Ellis to lead NWSL expansion team in San Diego

This August, Paramount+ will be the exclusive home to stream all four matches of The Women’s Cup, the four-team international soccer tournament that features the NWSL’s Racing Louisville and Chicago Red Stars, Frauen-Bundesliga champion FC Bayern Munich and Division 1 Féminine champion Paris Saint-Germain. ViacomCBS Press Express | PARAMOUNT+ TO EXCLUSIVELY STREAM THE WOMEN’S CUP THIS AUGUST

HARRISON, N.J. (June 8, 2021) – NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League announced today that French international and veteran midfielder/forward Gaëtane Thiney will join the team on loan from Paris FC. The loan will commence at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 French Division 1 Féminine season and extend through the remainder of the 2021 NWSL season. Gaëtane Thiney Joins NJ/NY Gotham FC on Loan from Paris FC for the 2021 Season

Harrington takes the reins at América less than a year after a troubling tenure with Utah Royals ended with his dismissal. Club América Femenil’s hiring of former Utah Royals FC head coach Craig Harrington raises red flags - FMF State Of Mind

Kansas City NWSL has announced a multi-year agreement with KCTV/KSMO to become the official local television broadcast partner of the club through the 2023 season. KANSAS CITY NWSL ANNOUNCES LOCAL TELEVISION BROADCAST PARTNER - KC NWSL

A lot of goals have been scored in the 2021 NWSL Regular Season. Beyond Women’s Sports counts down the top 10 best of the bunch. Top 10 NWSL Regular Season Goals of 2021, So Far - Beyond Women's Sports

USA

McKenzie and other teammates were called “monkeys” and other racial slurs. Mark McKenzie speaking out online about racial abuse at Concacaf Nations League final - Brotherly Game

In the last camp before the Olympic roster is selected many players will be fighting to make the 18 going to Tokyo. Looking ahead towards the Olympics: USWNT June friendlies - All For XI

What a delightful mid-summer night. 2021 Friendly: USA 4-0 Costa Rica - a pleasant win in the idyllic Wasatch Mountains - Stars and Stripes FC

World

Russia have complained to UEFA over Ukraine’s new shirt emblazoned with a map of Ukraine that includes Crimea, Russia’s sports minister said. Russia complain to UEFA over Ukraine's Euro 2020 kit

Tottenham open talks with former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca about becoming their new manager. Paulo Fonseca: Tottenham in talks with ex-Roma boss over manager role - BBC Sport

The people booing England players taking a knee are an “ignorant minority” who need “educating”, says former England captain Rio Ferdinand. Rio Ferdinand calls for education on taking a knee and social media usage after fans boo England - BBC Sport

The six Premier League clubs involved in the European Super League have agreed to make a combined “goodwill” payment of £22m. European Super League: Six English clubs to pay £22m after failed breakaway - BBC Sport

England fans attending the team’s opening Euro 2020 group game against Croatia will be able to use a ‘vaccine passport’ for the first time, Uefa has confirmed. England fans can use ‘vaccine passports’ for Croatia game, says Uefa | England | The Guardian

Changes to Uefa’s Euro 2020 ticketing app in response to the pandemic mean fans are able to transfer and resell tickets on multiple occasions with no official oversight, opening the door to touting and crowd problems. Transfer of tickets via Euro 2020 app risking touting and crowd problems | Euro 2020 | The Guardian

Debbie Hewitt MBE is set to become the Football Association’s first chairwoman after receiving a unanimous nomination from the FA Board. Debbie Hewitt to become FA’s first chairwoman in its 157-year history | The FA | The Guardian

A jury trying Bristol Rovers manager, Joey Barton, over an accusation he assaulted a rival manager has been discharged because evidence given from Germany via video was getting ‘lost in translation’. Joey Barton assault trial halted due to translation problem | Joey Barton | The Guardian

Bookmakers have made the Brighton boss the new favourite to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Goodison Park. Potter becomes frontrunner for Everton job as Nuno heads for Palace - Royal Blue Mersey

Jack Grealish said he has “never looked back” when he switched from Ireland to England squads after a bizarre bathroom incident when he collapsed. Grealish 'never looked back' on England debut after bathroom incident led him to Ireland

What’s on TV?

5:30 PM - USWNT v. Portugal - Friendly - FS1