Musket Rounds: What Atlanta United can expect from Brad Guzan, plus more daily links

These nine stories will keep you up to date on the latest soccer news. Read about the Revoluion’s biggest rivals (according to a new study), Brad Guzan’s return to MLS and more.

Revolution News

Revolution to host U.S. Open Cup match in Providence / revolutionsoccer.net

The Revs will square off with the winner of a third-round match between the Rochester Rhinos (USL) and GPS Omens (BSSL) on June 14.

Research reveals top three Revolution rivals / The Bent Musket

A survey from the Know Rivalry Project sheds light on the teams Revolution fans dislike most (and the fans that dislike the Revolution most).

Major League Soccer News

Brad Guzan poised to make an impact for Atlanta United / mlsoccer.com

In his return to MLS, Guzan will serve as a Goalkeeper of the Year candidate, writes Greg Seltzer.

David Beckham, Steve Cherundolo make Hall of Fame ballot / ESPN FC

The pair of soccer legends were named first-time candidates for the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

MLS homegrown program growing, but has room to grow / FourFourTwo

Paul Tenorio breaks down the decade-old development project.

National Women’s Soccer League News

Abby Smith wins NWSL save of the week / The Bent Musket

Watch the save that helped the Breakers’ keeper earn league-wide recognition.

U.S. Soccer News

USMNT players battling for EPL promotion / Goal.com

Two Americans could rise up the ranks next season.

Predicting the next USMNT World Cup Qualifying roster / Stars and Stripes FC

Who will suit up for the Yanks in June?

Gedion Zelalem to miss six-to-nine months of action / Stars and Stripes FC

A knee injury will sideline the 20-year-old midfielder for most, or possibly all, of 2017.