Portland
Academy Update | Timbers U-19s, U-17s each record back-to-back wins | Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers U-19 and U-17 Academy teams each recorded back-to-back wins, defeating their San Diego Surf and Nomads SC counterparts, to lead the way for a successful weekend for the academy. All five Timbers Academy team’s recorded at least one win during the weekend, and together assembled an overall record of 7-1-0 against their opponents
Thorns FC Abroad | Ashleigh Sykes makes her 100th career W-League appearance during Canberra's win | Portland Timbers
A trio of Thorns FC players featured this past weekend for their respect Australian W-League sides in week three of the season’s action. Ashleigh Sykes and Canberra United played to a 3-2 win over Sydney FC at McKellar Park, Saturday night. The 90-minute performance from Sykes was her 100th career appearance in the Westfield W-League.
Major League Soccer
New coach Brad Friedel says Revolution "need to address" defensive issues | MLSsoccer.com
A common thread emerged from Brad Friedel’s introductory press conference on Monday morning: It’s too soon to discuss, at least publicly, which path he wants to send the New England Revolution down.
Joey Calabro Becomes NYCFC’s Second FIFA eSports Player | New York City FC
New York City Football Club announced today the signing of the Club’s second FIFA eSports player, Joseph “Joey” Calabro. Joey will represent NYCFC in EA SPORTS FIFA tournaments and competitions around the world on the Xbox console.
2017 MLS Expansion Draft set for December 12; LAFC to have five picks | MLSsoccer.com
LAFC will have five picks in the draft. All 22 existing MLS clubs will be able to protect 11 players prior to the Expansion Draft; Generation adidas players and off-budget Homegrown Players are automatically exempt from selection and do not need to be protected. Only a single player can be drafted from any one club.
How Jordan Morris tamed Type 1 diabetes – and inspires future generations | MLSsoccer.com
The lifestyle of an elite soccer player can be daunting for an average person to behold. Organization, discipline and resilience are typically essential skills from an early age given the high standards of skill, fitness, nutrition and intelligence required at the game’s top levels.
Houston Dynamo's Joe Willis making of of unlikely opportunity in net | MLSsoccer.com
Joe Willis didn’t imagine he’d be thrust into the starting goalkeeper role for the Houston Dynamo in the middle of the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs, but, now that he’s in net, the veteran is committed to helping his club all the way to the final.
Zeitlin: Crew SC's Zack Steffen cementing status among MLS' best 'keepers | MLSsoccer.com
Where were you the night Zack Steffen stood on his head in Atlanta? For many impartial observers, the goalkeeper’s performance to lift Columbus Crew SC to a stunning Knockout Round road upset of Atlanta United last month was a very cool moment that won’t soon be forgotten.
Report: Ambroise Oyongo agrees to deal with Ligue 1 club Montpellier | MLSsoccer.com
Ambroise Oyongo already said goodbye to the Montreal Impact. Now, it appears that the Cameroonian international left back has found his next home. TVA Sports’ Vincent Destouches reported on Tuesday that Oyongo has come to terms with French Ligue 1 club Montpellier.
NWSL
Denise Reddy Named Sky Blue FC Head Coach | Sky Blue FC
Sky Blue FC officially announced today that Denise Reddy has been hired as the new head coach of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club. Most recently an assistant coach with the Washington Spirit, Reddy is a New Jersey native who has previously served as a head coach in three different countries.
United States
USA 1-1 Portugal recap: A good day for the youngsters - Stars and Stripes FC
At this point, the USA was playing for nothing but the future. Going to Portugal and getting a result with a bunch of young players is really promising. The players were young and inexperienced, but they did not miss a beat. They were energetic, lively and were up for it. Even though Cristiano Ronaldo was not on the field, the Portugal team was still strong and the U.S. took it to them.
World
Can Jack Wilshere still become the world-class star Xavi, Guardiola and Wenger predicted?
WITH JUST OVER AN HOUR PLAYED in an under-23 match between Arsenal and Manchester City, a late foul has resulted in what the media claimed was a “mass brawl”. The incident has led to two players being sent off, but that can be expected when one of the players, Tyreke Wilson, is a 17-year-old eager to impress and show he’s ready to debut with the first team. But the other player in question wasn’t so young; in fact, when the other player made his first-team debut, Wilson hadn’t yet started secondary school.
Tearful Neymar finding that life outside of Messi's shadow has its drawbacks - Howler Magazine
Neymar’s world record move to PSG last summer was explained as a superstar forging out on his own as he enters the prime of his career. He’s already won all the titles he possibly could with Leo Messi and Luis Suarez at Barcelona, so it was time to be the star of his own show (and make an ungodly amount of money for him and his father in the process).
FIFA doesn't recognise Romelu Lukaku all-time goals record for Belgium - ESPN FC
Romelu Lukaku will have to wait to become his country's all-time top goal scorer -- despite Belgium already proclaiming him to be the record holder. Lukaku scored twice in a 3-3 draw with Mexico on Friday, before netting the only goal in Tuesday night's victory at home to Japan.