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The Change Strip: New Stadiums for 2021, Adidas pivots from white kits

In this week’s sartorial roundup, Thomas Hill looks at trends in this year’s MLS kits and examines the three new stadiums that will open this season.

Analysis

Thinking about a possible MLS Reserve League

In the absence if any official announcements or much other evidence, Tim Jones thinks about some details that might characterize the rumored and widely assumed future MLS Reserve League.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: MLS season starts April, NWSL signings, Chelsea’s new manager

Plus, Vancouver sign Colombian winger, Abby Dahlkemper’s move to Man City, ESPN attempting to acquire LaLiga rights, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union homegrowns make European debuts, MLS SuperDraft, FA Cup Action

A couple of Union homegrowns made their European debuts this weekend, while another got his first call up to the USMNT. The SuperDraft happened over the week, with each team adding players except the Union. A couple of USMNT players made an impact for their clubs, while the USWNT eased past Colombia.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Nashville/Union trade, D.C’s new coach, USMNT vs. Trinidad

Plus, Tim Parker off to Houston, NC Courage sign Irish defender, goalkeeper coach suspended for excessive sprinkling, more.

Commentary

McKenzie’s and Aaronson’s current paths to Champions League play

Tim Jones deciphers internet sources to explain how Belgian and Austrian first-division teams teams qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Megan Rapinoe returns to USWNT, Sacramento joining NWSL in ’22, ManU top EPL table

Plus, Union trade homegrown rights to FC Dallas, ch-ch-changes between U.S. Soccer and NWSL, 53-year-old Japanese player, more.

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The Change Strip: Rebranding, again

In the first Change Strip of 2021, Thomas Hill talks rebrands and third jerseys heading into the new MLS season.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: McKenize moves to Genk, Diego Alonso fired, FA Cup craziness

Mark McKenzie is on his way to Belgium, while another Union homegrown is heading to a USMNT camp. The Montreal Impact are releasing their rebrand soon, with the Chicago Fire redesigning their crest soon as well. The FA Cup brought some craziness, as did the Bundesliga with many Americans showcasing.

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Union transfer Mark McKenzie to Belgium’s KRC Genk

The Delaware native gets his move to Europe as the Union earn one of the highest transfer fees for a defender in MLS history.