Seattle

Djimi Traoré will coach Right to Dream’s international team and will help develop players for the Farum club’s Superliga team. And yes, you’ll need to translate the article if you do not speak Danish. Liverpool-kultfigur til FC Nordsjælland – Ekstra Bladet

MLS

Drame was most recently with Olimpik Donetsk in Ukraine but has been a free agent since the summer. The 22-year-old center back made 18 league appearances with Donetsk last season as they finished 13th out of 14. Sources: New York Red Bulls sign center back Issiar Drame | MLSSoccer.com

As we make the final turn into the home stretch of the 2021 MLS regular season, it’s basically impossible to refrain from salivating over the Eastern Conference battle royale that awaits in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. Handicapping the Eastern Conference contenders for MLS Cup | MLSSoccer.com

NWSL

Man who knows nothing about women’s soccer to run team. Washington Spirit Name Ben Olsen as Club President » Washington Spirit

The longtime D.C. United player and coach will “oversee all day-to-day operations” at the Spirit. Washington Spirit name Ben Olsen as new club president

USA/Canada

Arsenal are close to signing Tobin Heath after the USA international left Manchester United at the end of her one-year deal. Arsenal Women close to signing US World Cup winner Tobin Heath

Eh, it’s a point on the road. 2022 World Cup Qualifying: USA 0-0 El Salvador - a disjointed performance and an indecisive result - Stars and Stripes FC

The Canadian men’s national team got off to a less-than-ideal start to the Octagon, settling for a 1-1 draw against Honduras at Toronto’s BMO Field on Thursday night. Three takeaways from Canada's World Cup Qualifying draw with Honduras | MLSSoccer.com

World

FIFA are investigating racial abuse aimed at England players during their 4-0 World Cup Qualifier win over Hungary at the Puskas Arena. FIFA launch investigation into racial abuse suffered by England players

Barcelona are still exploring ways to move on Miralem Pjanic in an attempt to further reduce their wage bill, sources have told ESPN. Barcelona trying to transfer Miralem Pjanic and reduce wage bill - sources

Spain suffer their first World Cup qualifying defeat since 1993 as Sweden come from behind to end a 66-game run. Sweden 2-1 Spain: Visitors lose first World Cup qualifier since 1993 - BBC Sport

Premier League clubs could be stopped from picking players for their next game after refusing to release them for World Cup qualifiers. Premier League clubs could be banned from picking players not released for internationals - BBC Sport

Cristiano Ronaldo will get his old shirt number back at Old Trafford, which will please the marketing department. Cristiano Ronaldo reclaims Manchester United’s No 7 shirt from Edinson Cavani

The O’s will have Magic: The Gathering trademarks and logos across their training wear kits for the 2021/22 season. Magic: The Gathering becomes the O's Official Gaming Partner for 2021/22 - Leyton Orient FC

What’s on TV?

Africa World Cup qualifying now and at noon on ESPN+.