Uplifting moment
Brazillian club Chapocoense played a friendly against Barcelona at Camp Nou as the former continues to recover from last November’s terrible plane crash.
The three surviving players from the Chapecoense plane crash were honored before the team's match at Camp Nou against Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/aYN9bwzbmw
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 7, 2017
After the match, Leo Messi swapped shirts with survivor Alan Ruschel.
What a moment.
Lionel Messi swaps shirts with Chapecoense plane crash survivor Alan Ruschel. ???????????? pic.twitter.com/TzVt0fO1J0
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 7, 2017
Hope Solo looks abroad
Former USWNT goalkeeper Hope Solo says she has recieved offers to play overseas. The 36 year-old is currently recovering from shoulder surgery but remains upbeat about continuing her career and rejoining the USWNT for the 2019 World Cup.
Neagle heads west
The Seattle Sounders have sent a 2018 fourth round pick to DC United in exchange for Lamar Neagle. Neagle will return to his home state for his fourth stint with the reigning MLS champions.
Today in awesome
Portland Timbers FC threw some serious shade at the Los Angeles Galaxy after its 3-1 win at Providence Park this past weekend.
We all know about the upcoming solar eclipse, but have you heard of the fading star phenomenon? Let us explain. #ScienceIsFun #RCTID pic.twitter.com/aB4ZAsO2LA
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) August 7, 2017
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