Red Bulls fans bring rocks, Ed Farnsworth doesn’t bring a banner, David Beckham and Geoff Cameron are out for the year, and UEFA Champions League resumes. Yep, it’s the daily news roundup. (And yep, I couldn’t find a good photo for today, so I gave you this.)
Where were all the New York Red Bulls fans at Saturday’s match with Philadelphia Union? Only 15,619 saw the game at the Red Bulls’ new stadium in New Jersey. We spin through that and some other MLS and U.S. soccer stories in today’s news roundup.
An overhyped team named after a bad sports drink playing in a soccer palace in the market Philly loves to hate … Let’s introduce you to Michael “The Meast” Orozco and the Sons of Ben. America’s best new sports rivalry starts Saturday: Philadelphia Union vs. the New York Red Bulls.
All hell’s about to break loose.
Allentown native and FC Dallas rookie Jason Yeisley won a 94th minute penalty to help gain a draw against Seattle, more on the Robert Pires to Philadelphia Union link, and other news of the day.
Former Arsenal star Robert Pires has been in contact with Philadelphia Union, Union manager Peter Nowak confirmed Wednesday. The winger/attacking midfielder could sign with the Union this summer after his contract runs out with Villareal.
Grass on the field in Chester, Juventus on the field in New Jersey, and Champions League on the field in Milan. Read about it in today’s news round-up.