The threat of a strike in the MLS has resulted in some very gloomy articles about the NASL strike of 1979. PSP looks at the issues surrounding the strike and what happened during and after the strike to question the validity of comparisons to the current negotiations between MLS and the Players Union.
Author: Ed Farnsworth
Thursday morning news roundup
The latest information about the impending strike, do MLS teams lose money?, Independence coach Paul Riley, City Islanders training camp, Sean Combs interested in Crystal Palace and more.
Wednesday morning news roundup
Union friendly with Valencia, strike news, the Independence on NBC 10 and in podcasts, US friendly against Australia announced, three refs arrested in China, John Terry has an accident, Man Utd fire another scarf wearer and some loon rants about soccer
Nowak blasts lack of discipline
“It needs to stop.” After Sunday’s 0-2 loss to FC Dallas which saw three Union players issued with red cards, Peter Nowak has some strong words to say to those on the field and on the bench.
Monday news roundup
Fights at the Union-FC Dallas match, a Shea Salinas feature, David Beckham’s World Cup dream-ending injury, and the rest of the morning news.
Union see red in 0-2 loss
Alejandro Moreno, Danny Califf and Michael Orozco drew red cards during Sunday’s loss to FC Dallas.