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World Cup
Russia and Saudi Arabia go at it today at 11 AM ET on FOX.
Here is Friday’s schedule:
- Egypt vs. Uruguay, 8:00 AM ET, FS1
- Morocco vs. Iran, 11:00 AM ET, FOX
- Portugal vs. Spain, 2:00 PM ET, FOX
And here is the schedule for FOX’s commentators. C’mon, J.P. Dellacamera, say “onion bag” just once.
If you live in Lehigh Valley, check out the SoccerFest & Viewing Party at SteelStacks. It’s presented by Bethlehem Steel F.C. and they’ll screen every match from today until July 15.
Henrik Larsson says Sweden is better off without the “best ever” Ibrahimovic.
In Iceland, World Cup players aren’t gods. They’re neighbors.
A couple cool visuals regarding the 2026 Cup:
Here’s the full list of how FIFA members voted for the 2026 #WorldCup#United2026 https://t.co/NOGU5qyNNp pic.twitter.com/ZPEcQs3PVT
— Waking the Red (@WakingtheRed) June 13, 2018
3 nations.
16 host cities.
80 games.🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇸 | https://t.co/jbld3pvI99 pic.twitter.com/75IDWh93FU
— United 2026 (@united2026) June 13, 2018
Flashback to a quick bit from the British sitcom Gavin & Stacey when they riffed on England’s 1990 song:
Philadelphia Union
The Union will be in Newtown for Friday’s Portugal/Spain match.
At Curtin’s weekly press conference, he hinted that they have an idea how long Medunjanin’s suspension will be.
Also, Sapong missed practice on Wednesday due to an illness. Both should be available for Saturday’s Open Cup match against the Red Bulls.
Josh Yaro is back on concussion protocol.
Local
Bethlehem Steel F.C. and F.C. Cincinnati played last night, as did F.C. Monmouth and New Jersey Copa F.C. Both matches delivered the same result: 2-2.
Looking to get the kids out of the house? Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer’s camp is coming up.
MLS
There were six matches last night:
- Montreal Impact 3 – 0 Orlando City SC
- Columbus Crew S.C. 0 – 2 Atlanta United FC
- Toronto FC 4 – 4 D.C. United
- New York Red Bulls 2 – 1 Seattle Sounders
- Colorado Rapids 2 – 2 Chicago Fire
- San Jose Earthquakes 2 – 2 New England Revolution
Around the globe
PSG avoided Financial Fair Play sanctions but must raise immediate funds to satisfy the UEFA.
Anthony Martial wants to leave Manchester United, says agent. Whatevs.
Highlight of the day
Earnie Stewart has only been the General Manager of the USMNT for about a week & we have already qualified for the World Cup in 2026. #Progress
— Bobby Boswell (@bobbyboswell) June 13, 2018
Russia/ Saudi Arabia game SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKS
Shame for Yaro. Concussions suck and he’s probably stuck with them now.
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If Martial wants to come to the Union I think we could find a spot for him…
The Bobby Boswell comment is hysterical; I want to know where to find it in the course of the 2022 qualifying.
Saudi Arabia would do well to hire Bielsa next.
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then say… how much do you want.
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in other news, when does team USA play?
Great start for Russia. Travesty that Saudi qualified and not Holland, Italy, Chili, USA, etc.
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My sister sent me a video of the FanFest in Moscow and it was packed and had a great atmosphere.
Saudi’s were pretty poor. They had moments going forward, but brutal in their own third.