Wasatch Soccer SentinelMere minutes after kickoff, Brazilian health officials stopped a match with Argentina to arrest, and deport 4 Argentine players for failing to comply with quarantine rules. They play in the UK, which Brazil has listed for restricted travel. The match was suspended by CONMEBOL, and FIFA. It is presumed that Brazil will be awarded 3 points by default.
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MLS / USL / NWSL
- [NWSL][FRS] The NWSL final will be played on Nov. 20th in Portland OR.
- [PRO] Inside Video Review - week 22.
- [90Min] Both Sporting Kansas City’s coach and [90Min] Nashville’s coach complained about referee decisions that affected the outcome of separate games.
- [USLC] Austin Bold have named Ryan Thompson as head coach to replace Marcelo Serrano who will be promoted to Sporting Director.
USA
- [FRS] New York City FC’s Sean Johnson has been called up to the USMNT for World Cup qualifications after Zack Steffen has positive Covid test.
- [NBC][SBI] Weston McKennie has been suspended by the USMNT for violating the team’s Covid policy. Giovanni Reyna has been released after suffering a hamstring strain.
- [USSP] USMNT and Canada tie 1-1 in WC qualifying.
INTERNATIONAL
- [Goal] A match between Guinea and Morocco was postponed by FIFA due to a coup attempt in Guinea.
- [FRS][Goal] FIFA selected former USWNT coach Jill Ellis to lead a Technical Advisory Group on the future of women’s soccer.
- [Goal] Italy has set a new international undefeated record after draw vs Switzerland. They are now unbeaten in 36 games dating back to 2018.
