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Happy Wednesday everyone. First, special thanks go to my man Adam for covering the Wednesday Freedom Kicks while I was on leave. Second, I truly appreciate everyone who offered condolences, well wishes, or otherwise checked in on me during my bereavement. Can’t tell you what it means for the soccer community, those who know me in real life and even many who don’t, to help lift me up during what has been the most difficult period of my life. It meant a lot to me to have the love and support of so many of you. Thank you for being there when I needed it the most.
Now, we move onto the news with the big story from yesterday. Rose Lavelle officially joined Samantha Mewis at Manchester City yesterday:
WE MOVE! Welcome to City, @roselavelle !
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 18, 2020
#ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klUGiM pic.twitter.com/U3SXgo4meJ
She said her goodbyes to the Washington Spirit as well as OL Reign.
— Rose Lavelle (@roselavelle) August 18, 2020
I’ll never let you go, Rose.
Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the Champions League final Sunday with a win over RB Leipzig. Tyler Adams became only the second United States Men’s National Team player to ever appear in a Champions League semifinal, joining the legend that is DaMarcus Beasley.
NWSL news roundup: why not think about trades to come? - All For XI
Lots of trades and moves going on in the NWSL, and All For XI has us covered. One note on the reported trade of Kelley O’Hara from Utah Royals FC to the Spirit:
Update on this: @itsmeglinehan and I were told this trade was done, but it is not over the finish line yet. Talks are ongoing between the two teams. https://t.co/Qbc8QVqgb7
— Paul Tenorio (@PaulTenorio) August 18, 2020
Recap and Highlights: Piatti dominant as TFC snuffs the Whitecaps 3-0 - Waking The Red
Toronto FC destroyed the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0. With Pacific FC (Vancouver) and York 9 FC (Toronto) fighting to a 1-1 draw in the Canadian Premier League, Toronto won the city aggregate 4-1.
Beats, cleats and eats: 10 strange North American soccer trademarks - The Athletic
When 2 Chainz is featured as the cover photo of a soccer article, it’s going into Freedom Kicks.
Kyle Martino has left NBC’s Premier League coverage - Awful Announcing
Surprising news, as Kyle Martino will no longer be a part of Premier League coverage on NBC. Looking forward to seeing what his next move will be, as he was incredible in that role with Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Robbie Mustoe.
Amazon Prime will carry Sounders matches throughout Washington - Sounder at Heart
Seattle Sounders will have their matches carried locally on Amazon Prime. The deal is reported to be for 3 years, which calls into question whether MLS has allowed teams to have deals beyond 2022, when they are supposed to put all TV and streaming rights together and sell them as one big package.
Manchester United, Manchester City given extended summer break - ESPNFC
Manchester United just finished their run in the Europa League and Manchester City just lost in Champions League, so the Premier League will likely give them a break and not schedule them for the opening weekend of the league in mid-September.
The other Champions League semifinal is today (Bayern Munich vs. Olympique Lyonnais), and Loudoun United plays tonight against Louisville City in the home opener at Segra Field. Enjoy the day and stay safe out there.