Roundup of quotes and reaction following Saturday’s dreary, drab and downright disappointingly dreadful loss to LA.
Author: Ed Farnsworth
“This is a real test”
Union news before Saturday’s game in LA: Califf says its time to make a statement. Mondragon unimpressed with shutouts. DOOP controversy averted. Video of Beckham v Mondragon at WC 1998. Your weekend TV listings and much more news.
Injury concerns, more news
Injury concerns for the Union ahead of Saturday’s match in LA. Union taking LA very seriously. Donovan expected to play on Saturday. Independence announce 2011 roster. Ochocinco explains what playing soccer is like for an American football audience. FIFA won’t tell what it pays itself. UEFA concerned about hooliganism ahead of Euro 2012 and more news.
Nowak named EVP of Soccer Operations/Team Manager
Peter Nowak earns himself a new title for the Union.
Philly soccer, 100 years ago today
In March 1911, Tacony FC and Philadelphia Hibernian were in the semifinals of the American Cup and fighting for the top spot in the Pennsylvania League.
Moving up the rankings, more news
Union climb to 5th in power rankings. LA columnist thinks Union will win. Beckham scored on Mondragon at WC 1998 and hopes to do so again. Ochocinco makes KC reserves. Reaction to USA loss. 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame class announced and much, much more news.