News and Views from Tues Apr 20

MLS

• FC Dallas names Barry Gorman as Technical Director.
• A DC United fan in pain.
• Drew Epperly's Hot and Not in MLS. 
• Understanding MLS Part 1: Allocation Money.

Around the World

• Juventus to play Fiorentina at Rogers Centre in Toronto on May 25.
• If you thought the DC United fan(see above) is unhappy, read this West Ham fan.

World Cup - OK I finally will dedicate a section to the big show.

• How players on two of the USA's group rivals fared this week.
• ESPN sets spending record for World Cup.

Interesting Reads

• Why Messi chose Barcelona.
• Video: US Soccer fans part 2.
• J. Hutcherson: About Barcelona.
• Italy and France surrounded by controversy as WC approaches.
• George Vecsey: Reyna has plan for US.
• Corner Kick strategy.
• The A-League's 'Marquee Player'. And more on the A-League's salary plan.
• US Ref analyzes some weekend plays.
• Is the youth game improving in the US?
• J.R. Eskilson: Youth Development and its long road, literally.

Club Tournaments

• CAF Champions League(Africa) 
  
• AFC Champions League(Asia) 
  
• UEFA Champions League(Europe) - Inter beat Barca in first semifinal leg.
  
• CONCACAF Champions League(North America) - Final - Cruz Azul v Pachuca, 1st leg on Wednesday.
  
• Copa Libertadores(South America)  - Estudiantes in good shape.
  
• Europa League(Europe)
  

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