Seattle

It’s been a while since Santos met Seattle. While it’s only been a couple of weeks since I asked Dave Clark of Sounder At Heart about the Sounders, he gave some more insight for fans who might not be familiar. Leagues Cup look at the Seattle Sounders for Santos Laguna fans - FMF State Of Mind

MLS

Greg Vanney’s LA Galaxy side, with superstar forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez back and no players gone for international fixtures, is finally approaching full-strength for the first time all season. LA Galaxy's Chicharito sets eyes on MLS Cup upon return from injury | MLSSoccer.com

Gonzalo Pineda has his first win as a head coach, FC Cincinnati have their first win at TQL Stadium and LAFC had their fastest-ever goal to start an MLS match as part of a milestone-filled week in MLS in Week 24. 27 Takeaways: One observation on every MLS team after Week 24 | MLSSoccer.com

When Nashville SC dispatched a jet to pick up their first-ever Designated Player, the aircraft landed at Nashville International Airport with grandiose hopes, a club scarf and big smiles. MVP contender? Nashville SC star Hany Mukhtar is "achieving his true potential" | MLSSoccer.com

NWSL

It has been a disastrous summer for the Washington Spirit. The Spirit need a solution quickly – Equalizer Soccer

USA

The USA is a long way from being an elite team that can easily beat any opponent. What the first round of World Cup Qualifying says about the USMNT - Stars and Stripes FC

Those who came before Carl Nassib as gay NFL players, will be among his biggest cheerleaders Monday night. Former gay NFL players excited to see Carl Nassib finally take field - Outsports

Frank was the play-by-play commentator for Saturday’s Rio Grande Rivalry game, alongside his color commentator, Glen King. Both are from the KCZY 107.3 radio station located in Crownpoint, New Mexico. D1 college football game in Navajo language broadcast for first time by two Navajo broadcasters

World

On the weekend that ushered in a new dawn for Japanese women’s football. WE League: Part league, part social movement, kicks off in Japan - All For XI

The Champions League is anything but predictable. Or at least it used to be. Paris Saint-Germain and the Premier League clubs look set to dominate. Why PSG and Premier League clubs are set to dominate the Champions League

The league clash between Nice and Olympique Marseille which was abandoned last month due to crowd trouble will be replayed on Oct. 27. New date set for Nice-Marseille after fan chaos caused abandoned match

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said LaLiga chief Javier Tebas has a “sick obsession” with the club and blames him for Lionel Messi’s exit. Barcelona president Laporta: Tebas has 'sick obssesion' with club, to blame for Messi exit

Jose Mourinho celebrated his 1,000th game as a manager with a sprint down the touchline after and winner in extra time. Jose Mourinho: Roma boss celebrates 1,000th game with a win and trademark celebration - BBC Sport

Chelsea condemn the actions of a fan who was seen on social media aiming sectarian abuse at Aston Villa’s Scottish international John McGinn. John McGinn: Chelsea condemn sectarian abuse aimed at Aston Villa midfielder - BBC Sport

Manchester City Women’s Champions League qualifying exit and a defeat to Tottenham have heightened the pressure on a depleted squad. Taylor faces major WSL test with Manchester City’s season in jeopardy | Manchester City Women | The Guardian

The reigning Women’s Super League champions Chelsea were handed a tough draw for the group stages of the new-look Women’s Champions League. Women’s Champions League: Arsenal in Barcelona’s group, Chelsea with Wolfsburg | Women's Champions League | The Guardian

What’s on TV?

7:30 AM - Maccabi Haifa v. Feyenoord - UEFA Conference League - Paramount+

7:30 AM - Maccabi Tel Aviv v. Alashkert - UEFA Conference League - Paramount+

8:00 AM - Istiqlol vs Persepolis - AFC Champions League - Paramount+

9:00 AM - Al Nassr vs Tractor Sazi - AFC Champions League - Paramount+

9:45 AM - Sevilla v. RB Salzburg - Champions League - Galavision, Paramount+

9:45 AM - BSC Young Boys v. Manchester United - Champions League - TUDN, UniMas, Paramount+

9:50 AM - Argentina vs USA - FIFA Futsal World Cup - FS2, UNIVERSO

10:00 AM - Al Sharjah vs Al Wahda - AFC Champions League - Paramount+

11:45 AM - AFC Bournemouth vs Queens Park Rangers - EFL Championship - ESPN+

12:00 PM - Chelsea v. Zenit St. Petersburg - Champions League - Galavision, Paramount+

12:00 PM - FC Barcelona v. Bayern Munich - Champions League - TUDN, UniMas, Paramount+

12:00 PM - Lille v. Wolfsburg - Champions League - Paramount+

12:00 PM - Malmo FF v. Juventus - Champions League - Paramount+

12:00 PM - Dynamo Kyiv v. SL Benefica - Champions League - Paramount+

12:00 PM - Villarreal v. Atalanta - Champions League - Paramount+

3:00 PM - Alebrijes de Oaxaca vs Mineros de Zacatecas - Liga de Expansión MX - TUDN

4:30 PM - NYCFC v. FC Dallas - MLS - ESPN+

4:30 PM - Toronto FC v. Inter Miami - MLS - ESPN+

4:30 PM - Columbus Crew v. New York Red Bulls - MLS - ESPN+

5:30 PM - Santos v. Athletico-PR - Copa do Brasil - FS2

7:00 PM - Sounders FC v. Santos Laguna - Leagues Cup - ESPN2, TUDN

Men’s College Soccer from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on ESPN+.