News and Views from Mon May 17

MLS

• Wizards academy update.
• TFC: Prospect Zac Herold ends career due to heart condition. 
• Steve Davis: 5 things from MLS.
• Drew Epperly's weekend recap.

Interesting Reads

• A Philadelphia Union(and Man U) fan awaits a friendly visit.
• England: The power of the Premier League.
• EPL v MLS: A fan's experience.
• Nutmeg Radio: The diving pandemic, it's only just begun.
• Despite the pretentious title, a decent article about the growth of soccer in Philadelphia.
• Andrew Guest: Team USA and the state of the soccer nation.

Around the World

• Dick Advocaat will be appointed Russia's head coach.
• USSF D2 weekend recap.
• The Brasileirão is in full swing.

World Cup

• Top clubs sending players to South Africa.
• For fans in the USA: 8 rules of World Cup Fight Club.
• Ballack will miss World Cup for Germany.
• FIFA investigating bribery claims.
• A link to share with your non-soccer friends. Beginner's Guide to the World Cup.

The Business of Soccer

• Onyewu extends contract with AC Milan, will play final year for free.
• MLS demographics.
• Manchester United sponsorship deals pass 200M pound mark.
• Seattle teams announce new partnership.

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