Battered, bruised Sounders still seek payback for Week 8 LAFC defeat | MLSsoccer.com
Injuries are starting to pile up ahead of the biggest match of the season.

MLS

Vancouver Whitecaps Coverage No Longer About Soccer...and That is a Problem - Eighty Six Forever
The Vancouver Whitecaps have had a rough start to the season on and off the field. However, their on-field struggles are nothing compared to what they have faced off-field.

Timbers apparently invested $40 million into current renovation -- The Athletic ($)
Merritt Paulson says his investments were motivated by the need to keep pace in an increasingly competitive league

‘I have to stand up for the guys’: Evan Bush on a ridiculous, and ultimately successful, 36 hours of travel – The Athletic
The Impact goalkeeper on the multiday fiasco that nevertheless resulted in a valuable road win

NWSL/Reign

Jess Fishlock: Wales midfielder helps Lyon win French women's title - BBC Sport
Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock is celebrating her latest success, helping Lyon win the French women's league.