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Oniel Fisher done for season, Cristiano Ronaldo rape case reopens, and more: Freedom Kicks for October 3, 2018

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Happy Wednesday folks. The MLB NL Wildcard game had me up all night, and Champions League is on today along with more baseball. Let’s get into it:

D.C. United’s Oniel Fisher to miss rest of season with knee injury | Washington Post

Huge blow for D.C. United as Oniel Fisher will miss the rest of the season with injuries to his right MCL and ACL.

Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegation: Las Vegas police reopen case | BBC

The Las Vegas Police Department has reopened the case that involves rape allegations against Cristiano Ronaldo. This whole thing is starting to get worse for Juventus’ number 7.

U.S. Soccer aiming to select new USMNT coach by November 1st | The Athletic

It’s obviously behind the paywall, but the United States Soccer Federation hopes to have a new coach selected for the Men’s National Team, but not necessarily hired, by November 1st. Who could it be?

FIFA doesn’t care about the Women’s World Cup | Stars & Stripes FC

Seriously, the Women’s World Cup has to share its opener with the African Cup of Nations and its final with the finals for Copa America and the Gold Cup. That’s that BS, FIFA.

UCL wrap: Real Madrid shocked in Russia | NBC Sports

Real Madrid’s loss to CSKA Moscow in Russia highlights yesterday’s Champions League action.

PSG stepping up security for Champions League clash vs. Red Star | ESPNFC

Red Star Belgrade’s fans were banned from traveling to Paris Saint-Germain for today’s Champions League matchup, but PSG is worried they’re going to come anyway. They’re getting ready.

Tampa Bay Rowdies, stadium contract sold to MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays | NBC Sports

The Tampa Bay Rays bought the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Al Lang Stadium, which is the Rowdies’ current home and what the MLS expansion bid included. The Rays are reportedly looking to build a new stadium for the Rays on the Al Lang space. Let’s see what happens here.

That’s all we got for today. Hit the comments to let us know what news hit your radar.