It’s October, fans of purple soccer teams. For me, that means a gauntlet of family birthdays sprinkled throughout the month, including my wife’s and daughter’s just two days apart. As is always the case in October, RIP my wallet.
This month is also a busy one for soccer fans. MLS, the NWSL, and the USL will all wrap up their regular seasons (and the NWSL will complete its postseason), the USMNT has World Cup qualifiers — including one in Orlando this week — and the USWNT will play in a pair of friendlies against South Korea.
Let’s get this busy month started with a few fresh-brewed Sunday morning Lion Links.