There’s Club World Cup, the Copa Libertadores and boutique soccer team to watch today

MLS

How Manchester City’s financial violations could impact NYCFC - Hudson River Blue
City Football Group’s marquee club could be expelled from the Premier League, and that could mean trouble for New York City FC

Jonathan Menéndez loaned to Newell's Old Boys | Wasatch Soccer Sentinel

other men’s club soccer

Leeds United sack Jesse Marsch - Through It All Together
The American departs after just three wins this season...

Man City charged over multiple FFP breaches
Manchester City have been charged by the Premier League over breaking financial rules across nine seasons.

Why can’t Tijuana get it right? - by Jon Arnold
Did Miguel Herrera curse Xolos? PLUS: Early Game of the Season candidate & the Conca-catch-up!

Brighton’s humble model turns talented prospects like Moises Caicedo into superstars

NWSL

NWSL offseason grades: Kansas City Current boost squad big time; Washington Spirit earn poor mark - CBSSports.com
Some teams made big free agency signings while others used the draft to build.

United States national teams

Jesse Marsch, fired by Leeds, might be front-runner for USMNT job | FOX Sports
Jesse Marsch has a wealth of international experience and a deep knowledge of the U.S. talent pool. Could he replace Gregg Berhalter?

USMNT midweek viewing guide: Late-game heroics, mid-season drama - Stars and Stripes FC
Gio Reyna looks to continue his red-hot form off the bench, and Leeds United States fights for points at the bottom of the table.

Black History Month: The Black Pearl endures - Stars and Stripes FC
Erwin Kostedde fought through racism to break the color barrier for West Germany.

Open flavor Tuesday?

Good News! Our new and improved outdoor dining, vending, merchandise display, and street closure permits are here to stay! - SDOT Blog
We are moving away from the temporary Safe Start program toward more permanent street use permitting changes inspired by recent successes!

Goltoppa, a Mehmdian sport in the World of the Everflow | Full Moon Storytelling
One of my players invented a fantasy sport for use in our Dungeons & Dragons campaign. This is how I'd run it.

What to Watch

11:00 am PT — Flamengo men vs Al Hilal in the Club World Cup on FS2 and FOX Deportes

11:45 am PT — Sheffield United men vs Wrexham in the FA Cup on ESPN2 and ESPN+

4:00 pm PT — Sport Huancayo men vs Nacional Asunción in the Copa Libertadores on beIN Sports and Fanatiz