The Seattle Sounders won an MLS game, which is sure to calm the nerves of many a doom-saying observer. The weekend’s MLS action was full of surprises, like FC Cincinnati winning a game and players complaining about weather conditions at their home stadium. Barcelona Femeni are the best team in the world, as they continue to build on their incredible performance last season. And while the sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich have raised challenges for the club, they’ve also raised questions about unsavory owners at other clubs.

Seattle/Puget Sound

Obed Vargas has absolutely burst onto the scene, regardless of how he played on Saturday, and his play seems to be setting him up as the next player in the long line of contested Mexican-American dual nationals.