The resignation of FIFA president Sepp Blatter dominated soccer coverage around the world,with many of the top European leagues having concluded their seasons, yet MLS pushes on. The U.S.-based contingent has already gathered for friendlies against the Netherlands and Germany, and playersfrom several other countries — especially Canada — will depart after this weekend’s games. Another dose of midweek matches adds to the crunch factor of several teams as a very crowded summerdraws closer.

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