Happy Thursday everyone. First, peace to everyone in Florida who was in the path of Hurricane Ian yesterday. I hope all went well and they are out of danger. Peace to Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, who will feel Ian’s wrath in the days to come.
Women’s Champions League qualifiers: Arsenal, PSG, Real Madrid and Juventus reach group stage – ESPNFC
Arsenal FC, Real Madrid, Juventus and PSG are among the teams that reached the group stage of the 2022-23 UEFA Women’s Champions League following their qualifying wins yesterday. 2 other teams today will complete the peloton of 16.
World Cup: Denmark’s kit to protest Qatar’s human rights record at 2022 tournament – ESPNFC
A week after releasing their minimalist World Cup shirts, Denmark and kit maker Hummel say the shirts are a protest against Qatar’s human rights record as they head to the World Cup 2022. I just wish Hummel had said that when they released the shirts instead of waiting for people to spin them before coming back with that statement.
As Qatar 2022 looms, USA look like they are: Concacaf’s third-best team – The Guardian
What needs to happen for the USMNT to prepare for the World Cup? There are a lot of questions, but they’re not playing inspirational football right now.
Stock up, stock up: Where does the USMNT stand after World Cup preparations – MLS
MLS is keeping a stock watch on all USMNT players after this dark international window.
Meet Christopher Atherton, 13, the UK’s youngest senior footballer – The Athletic
Yo, you know what I was doing when I was 13? Do not play professional football. It’s wild.
John Mikel Obi: Former Nigeria and Chelsea star retires from football – BBC News Africa
John Mikel Obi retired from football and he was fun to watch over the years. Hats off to a great career.
Stay dry this weekend!
