Around the Forest: FC Dallas and Óscar Pareja part ways

Timbers

Giovanni Savarese steers Portland Timbers to Western Conference Championship in first year at helm | OregonLive.com
Portland Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese has instilled his vision into the club in his first year at the helm, helping the Timbers make a serious postseason run in what could have been a transitional year for a team adjusting to a new coach.

Portland Timbers injury report: David Guzman, Samuel Armenteros back in full training | OregonLive.com
Portland Timbers midfielder David Guzman and forward Samuel Armenteros are both participating in full training and should be available to play Sunday when the club takes on Sporting Kansas City in the first leg of the Western Conference Championship series.

With eye on USMNT call, Portland's Jeremy Ebobisse tries to stay grounded | MLSsoccer.com

Major League Soccer

FC Dallas and Oscar Pareja mutually agree to part ways - Big D Soccer
Let the coaching search officially begin.

eMLS 2019 details revealed: Expanded competition, new teams for 2nd season | MLSsoccer.com

Atlanta United can again break MLS playoff attendance record
The upper deck of Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be open for Sunday’s MLS playoff game between Atl...

FC Cincinnati original player, Corben Bone, signed to 2019 MLS roster - WCPO Cincinnati, OH
The orange and blue signed an original FC Cincinnati player to its Major League Soccer roster, the team announced Monday.

Philadelphia Union: New Jim Curtin deal makes sense... to a point
Jim Curtin has been handed a new, one-year deal to remain as the Philadelphia Union head coach through 2019. The deal makes sense... up to a point.

Our City: Changing Orlando City’s Conversation Major League Soccer MLS - The Mane Land
As Orlando City’s off-season enters its opening scene, the club is subtly changing the conversation.

Montreal Impact: Ryad Boudebouz adds attacking power in midfield
Ryad Boudebouz is being linked with a move to the Montreal Impact. The Real Betis midfielder would add crucial attacking power to the Impact midfield.

Columbus Crew SC announce 2018 individual year-end awards - Massive Report
The Black & Gold are rewarding their players for efforts on and off the field.

MLS: The best DP forward in 2018
Best MLS DPs of 2018. Who was the best Designated Player in MLS is 2018? This installment examines the 2018 Designated Players and analyzes the forwards.

Like it or not, Tata Martino’s Atlanta United legacy will be defined by Red Bulls series - Dirty South Soccer
The manager has yet to get the better of the Red Bulls. He’ll need to right that ship before he departs.

Four Potential Designated Player Targets for NYCFC - Hudson River Blue
With David Villa’s future with the club uncertain, here are four potential successors

United States National Team

'Lucky for you I just got fired': Steve Cherundolo talks coaching, U.S. player pool and more
Former U.S. international and current assistant Steve Cherundolo shares his thoughts on the American player pool and his future in coaching.

Who is Alex Mendez? The American midfield maestro starring for the USMNT Under-20s | Goal.com
USMNT prospect Alex Mendez is turning heads at the Concacaf Under-20 Championships, but who is the SC Freiburg youngster?

Kenny Saief departs USMNT camp due to injury - Stars and Stripes FC
Another midfielder gone from camp.

USA vs. Italy, 2018 friendly: What to watch for - Stars and Stripes FC
Can the USMNT rebound and get a result against the Azzurri?

USA Advances to 2018 Concacaf U-20 Championship Final After 1-0 Win vs. Honduras - U.S. Soccer
The U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team booked a second consecutive trip to the Concacaf U-20 Championship title match with a 1-0 win vs. Honduras, who the USA beat in the 2017 final to claim its first regional title at the U-20 level. Ayo Akinola's 51st minute strike proved the difference, sending the USA to Wednesday's final vs. Mexico.

World Football

Report: Ivan Rakitic Has Barcelona Pact to Play Every Game After Rejecting PSG | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic reportedly has a pact with manager Ernesto Valverde to play every game for the club after he agreed to turn down a €90 million (£80 million) move to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer...

Bayern Munich announces excellent fiscal performance with record turnover - Bavarian Football Works
Bayern Munich is good at a lot of things, including making money as the club announced a record turnover for 2017/2018