Cover of 'How to Play Soccer', 1920

The return of the link post! How long has it been? We're too lazy to look. Long enough, anyway.


The following is a small collection of items from the last seven days we deemed worthy of passing along to you, the discerning soccer fan. Read and enjoy.


The best part of LA's homegrown signing Jack McBean joining the Galaxy? His getting to play with David Beckham, according to his Scottish dad. // Daily Record


Steve Cherundolo weighs in on Americans heading to Europe in the Beckham-style, and thinks it needs to happen more. // The Guardian


The new NASL kicks off this weekend. Their new ball is a throwback to the original NASL "star ball." // NASL.com


Katy Perry is featured in a Chelsea-themed version of the new Adidas "All In" ads. // YouTube


Football Venn Diagrams are the best things ever. // FVD


Jason's most recent column for US Soccer Players asks if Colorado can pull an RSL. // USSoccerPlayers.com


A new blog looks at the value of pickup soccer in these United States. // The Other 87


Rather than share just one piece of brilliance from the inimitable Dirty Tackle or enchanting Run of Play, we ask that you visit each site and read everything they've posted, ever. Feel free to alternate between the two, as we believe they are the chicken and waffles of the soccer blogosphere.


MFUSA FLASHBACK ITEM FROM ONE YEAR AGO THIS WEEK! // The Style of Nostalgia


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