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Major Link Soccer: UEFA denies request to light Allianz Arena up in rainbow colors

The Federation denied the request to let the Munich Stadium, which can change it’s exterior lights, to rainbow colors against Hungary.

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The Reign crushed the Red Stars last night, Sounders play today, and the USWNT may have announced the Olympic Roster by the time you are reading this.

Seattle

Con crud to return in 2021. PAX with people: This year’s Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle will be a live, in-person event - GeekWire

MLS/USL

The Yankees president said on Forbes SportsMoney that the next two months are key to NYCFC’s stadium hopes. New York Yankees President Randy Levine says NYCFC Stadium decision can be made in “30-60 days” - Hudson River Blue

Assistant Mariano Toedtli will step in for a game. Gabriel Heinze suspended from Atlanta United’s match Wednesday vs. NYCFC - Dirty South Soccer

Should Defiance do this on Sunday? Las Vegas Lights to stage water balloon fight for fans | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Daryl Dike is back! In his first start since returning from a successful loan spell with Barnsley in the English Championship, the powerful forward struck for a brace to help lead Orlando City SC to a comfortable 5-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes Tuesday night at Exploria Stadium. Recap: Orlando City SC 5, San Jose Earthquakes 0 | MLSSoccer.com

Introductory press conferences are hope-filled affairs. These events bring optimism by nature, as they often signal big change. Be it a new star player, a new head coach, a new executive, a new facility or partnership, though there is no bigger foundation for change than new ownership. "Ready to get to work": New Houston Dynamo FC owner Ted Segal hits the ground running | MLSSoccer.com

NWSL

Kumi Yokoyama felt compelled to come out after playing in Germany and the United States. Soccer: Spirit forward Kumi Yokoyama comes out as transgender

The president delivered his message from the @POTUS Twitter account. Joe Biden applauds Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama for coming out: 'I'm so proud of your courage'

World

Uefa declines a request to light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours before Germany’s Euro 2020 match against Hungary on Wednesday. Euro 2020: Uefa declines request to light up Allianz Arena in rainbow colours - BBC Sport

Lighting display planned for Germany’s Euro 2020 match with Hungary to protest at country’s discriminatory law. ‘Shameful’: Uefa blocks LGBTQ+ rainbow stadium protest in Munich | Euro 2020 | The Guardian

Hakan Calhanoglu has completed a controversial free transfer to Inter Milan after his contract with arch-rivals AC Milan expired. AC Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu joins arch-rivals Inter on free transfer

The crowd capacity at Wembley will be increased to more than 60,000 for the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020, says the UK government. Wembley to be allowed at least 60,000 fans for Euro 2020 semi-finals and final - BBC Sport

Culture

This is tempting, but your dog will destroy it. Pathfinder Foam Replica: Life Sized Goblin

What’s on TV?

International Matches

9:00 AM - Slovakia v. Spain - Euro 2020 - ESPN

9:00 AM - Sweden v. Poland - Euro 2020 - ESPN2

12:00 PM - Portugal v. France - Euro 2020 - ESPN, TUDN, Univision

12:00 PM - Germany v. Hungary - Euro 2020 - ESPN2

2:00 PM - Ecuador v. Peru - Copa America - FS1, TUDN, UniMas

5:00 PM - Brazil v. Columbia - Copa America - FS1, TUDN, UniMas

Brazilian Soccer

3:00 PM - Flamengo vs Fortaleza - Brasileirão - Paramount+

3:00 PM - São Paulo vs Cuiabá - Brasileirão - Paramount+

3:00 PM - RB Bragantino vs Palmeiras - Brasileirão - Paramount+

3:00 PM - Atlético Goianiense vs Fluminense - Brasileirão - Paramount+

Domestic Matches

11:00 AM - Kansas City v. Orlando Pride - NWSL - Paramount+

4:00 PM - New England Revolution v. Red Bulls NY - MLS - ESPN+

4:00 PM - Charlotte Independence v. Charleston Battery - USL Championship - ESPN+

4:00 PM - Greenville Triumph v. Forward Madison - USL League One - ESPN+

4:30 PM - Racing Louisville FC v. North Carolina Courage - NWSL - Paramount+

4:30 PM - NYCFC v. Atlanta United - MLS - ESPN+

4:30 PM - Philadelphia Union v. Columbus Crew - MLS - ESPN+

5:00 PM - Chicago Fire v. FC Cincinnati - MLS - ESPN+

5:00 PM - Minnesota United v. Austin FC - MLS - ESPN+

5:00 PM - Montreal Impact v. DC United - MLS - ESPN+

5:00 PM - Miami FC v. Birmingham Legion - USL Championship - ESPN+

5:30 PM - Nashville SC v. Toronto FC - MLS - ESPN+

5:30 PM - Sporting Kansas City v. Colorado Rapids - MLS - ESPN+

5:30 PM - Houston Dynamo v. Portland Timbers - MLS - ESPN+

5:30 PM - OKC Energy v. Sporting Kansas City II - USL Championship - ESPN+

7:00 PM - Sounders FC v. Real Salt Lake - MLS - JoeTV, Amazon (in market), ESPN+ (out-of-market)

7:00 PM - Tacoma Defiance v. Real Monarchs - USL Championship - ESPN+

7:30 PM - LAFC v. FC Dallas - MLS - ESPN+

7:30 PM - Vancouver Whitecaps v. LA Galaxy - MLS - ESPN+

7:30 PM - LA Galaxy II v. Orange County SC - USL Championship - ESPN+

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