News and Views from Mon Jun 21

MLS

• FC Dallas names new President and CEO.
• Aaron Stollar: No, son, there will be no pro/reg in MLS.
• San Jose acquire midfielder Sam Cronin from TFC.

World Cup On Field News and Updates

• FIFA
• ESPNSoccernet
• Goal.com
• The Guardian
• SI
• Tuesday game capsules.
• Drawing lots could decide who goes through.

Non Game Specific Football World Cup Stories

• Forbes: Why China isn't at the World Cup.
• Economic legacy of the Cup.
• Big Euro footballing nations struggling at WC.
• African nations not faring well in home continent's big party.
• Nigeria's Sani Kaita receiving death threats after his sending off.
• Are rich clubs the problem with Euro national teams? 

Not World Cup News

• EPL: Stephen Hunt signs with Wolves.
• How US Open Cup venues are selected.
• Football isn't just about capitalism.
• If you like soccer, you're a jerk.
• A ref's decision is 'harsh'??? What do we mean by that?
• US Soccer in 2nd half of 50 year plan to become soccer power.

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