Happy Wednesday folks. We are on the international break and the slate of international matches begins today with Germany vs. England and Scotland vs. Canada. We are also t-minus two days until the United States faces off against Honduras in San Jose. Okay, let’s get to the news:
ICC 2017 schedule features Man United vs. Man City, Real Madrid, Barcelona | ESPNFC
The 2017 International Champions Cup schedule was released in full, with some huge matchups: Manchester United faces Manchester City in the first Manchester derby outside of England, and Real Madrid will play FC Barcelona in only the second-ever Clasico to take place outside of Spain. Man U will also have matches against Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Bradley says U.S. team ready to reboot World Cup qualifying vs. Honduras | ESPNFC
USMNT captain Michael Bradley is ready for the team’s matchup against Honduras, and he thinks the team is ready to get back on track in World Cup qualifying and get 3 points in San Jose and another 3 on the road in Panama.
Chicago Fire signing Bastian Schweinsteiger is the backwards step MLS doesn’t need | Fox Soccer
The Chicago Fire lit the world on fire by announcing the acquisition of Bastian Schweinsteiger, but is it a good move for the team or the league?
Atlanta United finalize permanent transfer of Josef Martinez from Torino | Dirty South Soccer
In other transfer news, Atlanta United didn’t wait long to finalize the permanent transfer of Josef Martinez from Torino. He’s hotter than fish grease right now, so this seems like a great move.
Stu Holden recreated the famous Landon Donovan water fountain photo | Stars & Stripes FC
Stu Holden got jokes! Landon Donovan, your move!
Europe lacks countries who could host 48-team World Cup – UEFA president | ESPNFC
The UEFA president thinks Europe has very few countries who are capable of hosting a 48-team World Cup. You know what this means? They’ll just alter the rules so Europe can somehow host the 2030 World Cup.
Wayne Rooney seems set on leaving Man U for Everton this summer. He’s reportedly even on board for accepting a lower fee (and Man U waiving the transfer fee) to make the switch happen.
Kick It Out: Guides on tackling homophobia issued to football stewards | BBC
With homophobic incidents on the rise at soccer matches in England, booklets are being passed out to event staff that seeks to help them identify and snuff out anti-LGBTQ chants or incidents in the future.
There you have it. The comments section is open...enjoy your day!