U.S. Soccer Approves 2018 World Cup Bid (Los Angeles Times)
CHICAGO — The U.S. Soccer Federation’s board unanimously approved an effort to bid for the 2018 World Cup. The board gave its approval Friday in Los Angeles, and the vote was endorsed by the USSF national council the following day, the USSF said Monday.

Blatter raises prospects of 2018 World Cup in U.S. (Sports Illustrated)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter gave the United States a boost Wednesday in its hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup, saying he still supports the tournament’s rotation policy.

U.S. federation approves 2018 World Cup bid (Dallas Morning News)
CHICAGO The U.S. Soccer Federation’s board unanimously approved an effort to bid for the 2018 World Cup. The board gave its approval Friday in Los Angeles, and the vote was endorsed by the USSF national council the following day, the USSF said. The United States hosted the tournament in 1994.