Around the Forest: Dairon Asprilla up for USL Goal of the Week

Timbers/Thorns

VOTE | Dairon Asprilla's bicycle-kick goal for T2 up for USL Championship Goal of the Week | Portland Timbers

Three takeaways from Thorns FC's preseason-opening win over the Red Stars | Portland Timbers

Major League Soccer

Austin Commercial to build soccer stadium - Austin Business Journal
The company also built the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin and Toyota's massive corporate campus in Plano. It's a major step toward getting the $240 million, 20,500-seat stadium done by spring 2021.

Why David Beckham is desperate to keep Inter Miami out of the suburbs | Football | The Guardian
The former England captain wants his team to play in downtown Miami, as soccer in North America markets itself as an urban game

RSL's Mike Petke has a message for LAFC's Blessing after 5-1 prediction | MLSsoccer.com

Julian Gressel talks Atlanta United teammates with Dirty South Soccer - Dirty South Soccer
Gressel answered our questions in an exclusive sit-down to promote his new Gresselmania blog.

Offside controversies frustrate RSL in Week 4 trip to LAFC | Instant Replay | MLSsoccer.com

Has Minnesota United’s 2019 Adidas x Parley kit been leaked? - E Pluribus Loonum
FootyHeadlines.com released apparent leaks of all 24 MLS Parley kits.

Pozuelo says joining Toronto FC was "best option" for his career and life | MLSsoccer.com

Revolution coach Brad Friedel preaches patience on DP signing | Pro Soccer USA
New England Revolution head coach added some context to his side's long pursuit of a second designated player signing on Sunday.

Jorge Mas: Our efforts to bring an MLS soccer team and build a stadium in Miami continue | Miami Herald
Inter Miami CF has had a great week of achievements. We advanced our plan for a training facility in Fort Lauderdale, a key milestone for bringing a Major League Soccer (MLS) team to Miami.

Crew’s loss was a culmination of issues present in opening three games - Massive Report
The Black & Gold’s 2-0-1 start may have covered up the flaws that led to the 3-0 defeat.

Minnesota United season-ticket holders enter Allianz Field for first time | MLSsoccer.com

Atlanta United’s 2019 Parley kit leaks - Dirty South Soccer
Does it glow in the dark?

Saief Proves His Quality In First MLS Start | FC Cincinnati

Report: Luciano Acosta in talks with Fenerbahce - Black And Red United
Is the Istanbul-based club circling D.C. United’s playmaker?

Taylor Twellman slams New England Revolution for loss to FC Cincinnati
It was New England's third consecutive loss.

World Football

Barcelona interest in Manchester United's Rashford like 'wanting to date Cindy Crawford' - sources
A Barcelona official said their pursuit was like wanting to date Cindy Crawford or a supermodel -- it's unlikely to happen.

Bayern Munich looking at Maximilian Mittelstadt, news on James Rodriguez, Mateo Kovacic, Paulo Dybala & MORE! - Bavarian Football Works
Bayern might have its eyes on Hertha Berlin’s Maximilian Mittelstadt, while James Rodriguez’s coach with Colombia thinks the star should join Juventus. Also, another update on Paulo Dybala and odd news on Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic.

Ronaldo exits after leg injury in Portugal's Euro qualifier vs. Serbia
Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted off with a right leg injury in Portugal's Euro 2020 qualifying match against Serbia on Monday.