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The weekend slate featured six announced crowds of more than 20,000 fans, Read the whole story
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Sunday, June 20
Atlanta United 2 Philadelphia Union 2 (Goals: Przybylko own goal, 58, Walkes 83; Burke 84, Glesnes 90+3. Att.: 42,523) -
Italy remained perfect with a 1-0 win over Wales, which also advanced by finishing runner-up in Group A. Read the whole story
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Peru and Ecuador earned their first points while Chilean players were fined for breaking COVID protocol for haircuts. Read the whole story
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Lots of laughs when Mewis quizzes teammates on topics including guilty pleasure, favorite songs and embarrassing moments. Read the whole story
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"We are striving for open football. And we also want to send a signal this month to all the athletes from the LGBTI community. It was important to us that Neuer can play the entire month with the rainbow captain's armband. These are now also the values that the DFB represents."
-- Christian Rudolph, a Lesbian and Gay Association in Germany federal board member, on UEFA's investigation into a Pride armband worn by Germany captain Manuel Neuer in the first two games at Euro 2020. It found the armband was a "symbol of diversity and thus a good cause" and therefore did not violate UEFA's rules regarding "political symbols." (NTV.de via Deutsche Welle) -
The Philadelphia Union's first conceded goal after three shutouts and Peru's Copa America win over Colombia came because of these blunders. Read the whole story
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Sunday, June 20
Portland 1 Kansas City 0 (Goal: Charley 45+5. Att.: n/a)
Racing Louisville 1 Houston 0 (Goal: Salmon 72. Att.: 5,971)
Orlando Pride 1 Gotham FC 1 (Petersen 90; Dydasco 45. Att: n/a) -
Soccer America ConfidentialThe second round of games in the 2021 (nee 2020) European Championships brought a curious mixture. Read the whole story
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1. Reality dents Palestine's football dreams (Deutsche Welle)
2. Renato Sanches and the Risks of Going Too Fast By Rory Smith (New York Times)
3. FOX Soccer Analyst Alexi Lalas with Kevin Flynn (Over the Ball, podcast).
