Good Thursday morning! Here are your links for this freezing cold day.
D.C. United planning to launch USL team in 2018 - Washington Post
Steve Goff is reporting that D.C. United is pursuing an in-house USL affiliate starting in 2018. The University of Maryland's Ludwig Field and the Maryland Soccerplex are mentioned as potential homes for the unnamed B team, but the more interesting option could be at George Mason, as part of a mooted practice facility.
DR Congo halts football over fears of political violence - BBC Sport
As the political scene in Democratic Republic of the Congo gets more unstable, the government has told the federation to stop playing until further notice.
Heroes & Villains Liverpool's complete performance United win Arsenal woe - ESPN FC
Liverpool recovered from a bad run of late with a 3-0 win over Middlesbrough.
NCAA soccer: NSCAA announces men's and women's MAC Hermann Trophy finalists - NCAA.com
University of Maryland forward Gordon Wild and DC-area midfielder Andi Sullivan (Stanford) are among the finalists.
Nigeria Super Falcons march on parliament to demand bonuses - BBC News
Washington Spirit striker Francesca Ordega and her fellow Nigerian women's national team marched near the Nigerian Parliament and the President's house to demand the payment they are owed.
6 takeaways from Wednesday's Premier League action as all the top teams won | FOX Sports
From FOX Sports, a recap of the Premier league action yesterday.
MLS releases initial list of 2017 MLS Player Combine invitees | MLSsoccer.com
Maryland natives Michael DeGraffenriedt and Jacori Hayes are on the list in addition to University of Maryland defender Chris Odoi-Atsem.
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