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Major Link Soccer: Spain and Switzerland advance

Croatia and France fall in the latest stage of Euros Round of 16

Croatia v Spain - UEFA Euro 2020: Round of 16 Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images

Hopefully everyone is cooler today than yesterday, we made it through the 100s and now it is cooler, kind of, at least a little mostly.

MLS

During the middle of the second half, the match came to a halt and Diego Chara was clearly upset by something. MLS investigating alleged racial slur used during Timbers-MNUFC match - Stumptown Footy

Nashville SC announced Monday that they’ve extended forward Jhonder Cádiz’s loan from SL Benfica through the 2021 season. Nashville SC extend Jhonder Cádiz's loan through 2021 season - Broadway Sports Media

Week 10 in MLS is in the books and there are plenty of storylines as usual, with a Player of the Week performance from Chicharito and another highlight-reel golazo from Nani among the highlights. Let’s dive right in with this week’s edition of 27 Takeaways coming off all the action. 27 Takeaways: One observation on every MLS team after Week 10 | MLSSoccer.com

According to a weekend report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Doug Roberson linking Atlanta United homegrown defender George Bello to multiple potential European suitors, including Turkish side Galatasaray. Report: Atlanta United's George Bello attracting European interest | MLSSoccer.com

NWSL/WoSo

In a powerful new documentary, the fight for equal pay within the US women’s national soccer team is explored along with a shocking history. ‘We’re fighting for all women’: the equal pay battle for female footballers | Documentary | The Guardian

We think Tori Huster can see the future, plus more on goals from Trinity Rodman and Ashley Sanchez. Five thoughts on the Washington Spirit’s late show against Kansas City NWSL - Black And Red United

Watch Tori Huster and you’ll see the whole game. Let's Talk About Tori Huster

A PSA 10 Mia Hamm 1992 S.I. for Kids rookie card sold for $34,440 over the weekend, nearly doubling the previous record for most expensive female sports card of all time. Mia Hamm rookie card sells for $34,440, a record for a female athlete card

Arsenal have appointed Jonas Eidevall as their manager and announced an overhaul that will bring increased investment in the women’s team. Arsenal Women appoint Jonas Eidevall and vow to invest ‘much more than ever’ | Arsenal Women | The Guardian

USA

A USOPC official told Yahoo Sports that the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee denied a U.S. marathoner’s request to bring her 5-month-old daughter. Olympics 2021: Breastfeeding athletes likely can't bring babies, organizers say

World

Alvaro Morata has dedicated the goal that helped Spain beat Croatia to his family after the insults and threats they have received in recent days. Euro 2020 -- Spain's Alvaro Morata on epic win, death threats: My family supports me

Manager Scott Parker has left Fulham after they were relegated from the Premier League in May, the West London club said on Monday. Fulham boss Scott Parker leaves to take on Bournemouth job

BBC Sport looks at a Euro 2020 last-16 fixture that could lay the groundwork for what England v Germany means for a whole new generation. England v Germany at Euro 2020: 'Time for England to redefine their biggest rivalry' - BBC Sport

‘Fallen from so high’ - why Kylian Mbappe and France are heading home early from the European Championship? Kylian Mbappe and world champions France's fall from top - BBC Sport

Merseyside police are investigating after a banner threatening Rafael Benítez if he joins Everton was left near the former Liverpool manager’s family home. ‘We know where you live’: police investigate banner near Benítez home | Everton | The Guardian

What’s on TV?

9:00 AM - England v. Germany - Euro 2020 - ESPN, TUDN, Univision

12:00 PM - Sweden v. Ukraine - Euro 2020 - ESPN

7:30 PM - San Diego Loyal v. Oakland Roots - USL Championship - ESPN+

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