Union news ahead of the match with Real Salt Lake including the temporary back-up goalie, Henry’s home MLS debut, Salgaldo signs with MLS, US drops in FIFA rankings then loses to a bunch of Brazilian kids, Mourinho sees US in his future and more morning news.
The Independence remain two points ahead of Boston in the race for second place after a 2-2 draw on Sunday night. Holmfridur Magnusdottir scored both goals for Philadelphia.
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s photo essay of Thursday night’s loss to Columbus.
The Union lets in a goal late in the half. The Union lets in a goal late in the half. The Union lets in a goal late in the half. Plus the new Union signing, some USA roster changes, TV picks for the weekend and more.
The local press thinks local soccer doesn’t “mean much,” barely covering regional, state and national championship appearances by area clubs. We look at four players born within a year of one another who played together or against one another in local high schools and clubs that are now successful professionals. Because those professionals, they gotta come from somewhere.
The Independence flood of goal runs dry against last place Washington Freedom with a 2-0 loss on Wednesday night.