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Hello all! I’m subbing for Donald today who is in Australia. He’s in Australia but now you get two days of free kicks from me. Pretty even trade.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat trick to secure semifinal spot | Managing Madrid
Thanks to a Ronaldo hat trick, an own goal, and some referee drama, Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich.
D.C. United injury updates: Birnbaum, Nyarko, DeLeon and Mullins | Washington Post
Birnbaum is out for Saturday’s game due to a concussion and Nyarko and DeLeon are doubtful.
Don’t blame Mal Pugh for setting her own terms - Stars and Stripes FC (Stars and Stripes FC)
In women’s soccer news, young phenom Mal Pugh is leaving UCLA to turn pro. The 18-year-old wants Portland or Europe but the Washington Spirit hold the top spot to claim her rights.
Hearing the offer from the Thorns was two federation players to Spirit for rights to Pugh. No deal yet. Stay tuned ... #NWSL #USWNT
— Dan Lauletta (@TheDanLauletta) April 19, 2017
Amy Rodriguez scores in return to FCKC, only to tear ACL | Stars and Stripes FC
In soccer sucks news, Amy Rodriguez tore her ACL in her first game back after giving birth to her second kid. Oof.
That’s all I’ve got. Let me know in the comments what you’re reading!