Musket Rounds: Five U.S. players who should move clubs and more must-read stories

These 11 stories will keep you up to date on the latest soccer happenings, from transfer window rumors to U.S. players who need a new home.

Revolution News

Heaps: Revolution have “scoured” for new additions / The Bent Musket
Improvements are on the way.

What type of player would transform the Revs lineup? / The Bent Musket
An open thread focused on the Revolution’s greatest needs.

Revolution concede late winner, fall to Red Bulls, 3-2 / The Bent Musket
For the first time this season, the Revs lost a midweek match.

Major League Soccer News

Is this the worst week in LA Galaxy history? / LAG Confidential
Mike Gray dives into LA’s recent struggles.

German side Hoffenheim wants FC Dallas defender Zimmerman / goal.com
That and other MLS transfer news from goal.com.

Giovinco on cusp of breaking MLS free kick record / mlssoccer.com
With one more free kick goal, Seba will become the MLS set piece king.

Heath critical of lack of energy from Ibarra, Minnesota United / Soccer by Ives
The Loon’s gaffer isn’t thrilled with his winger: “He didn’t (bring energy) last week.”

National Women’s Soccer League News

Here’s the Mid-Season MVP of every NWSL club / The Equalizer
Plus a list of runners-up.

Players speak out about “absurdity” of concussion protocol / Excelle Sports
The protocol is flawed, according to several players from across women’s soccer.

U.S. Soccer News

5 U.S. players who need a new club / Stars and Stripes FC
Could the transfer window help these U.S. National Team players?

The best United States goals of the past 10 years / Stars and Stripes FC
In honor of Independence Day, Stephanie Yang shares the best of the best.