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John Osborn is currently writing a novel where soccer is a plot device. He blogs at JohnnyOstentatious.com about music, books, and TV.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Jim Curtin is Coach of the Year, USWNT roster announced, soccer’s celebrity investors

by × on November 18, 2020 at 9:52 am × 10 comments

Plus, Union’s new scouts, MLS chartering flights for int’l players, FIFA’s AI-driven semi-automated VAR in ’21, ,more.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: USMNT roster announced, Keegan Rosenberry wins Goal of the Week, Archbishop Wood make state playoffs

by × on November 4, 2020 at 9:17 am × 3 comments

Plus, what the Union need to do to win the MLS Cup, Ryan Giggs temporarily steps down as Wales coach, and Schalke’s first win in nine months.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Monteiro may miss some of playoffs, FIFA president has COVID, 2020 good for NWSL

by × on October 28, 2020 at 9:30 am × 11 comments

Plus, Seattle (definitely) and Nashville (pretty much) clinch playoff spots, Barcelona’s board and president resign, and more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Jim Curtin on Supporters’ Shield, Phoenix Rising give up hosting rights, Nashville win, more

by × on October 21, 2020 at 9:10 am × 9 comments

Plus, MLSsoccer.com loves Fontana, from the Middle East to South Jersey, and Marcus Rashford’s great day at the office.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union II may leave USL, Ronaldo has COVID, Liverpool and ManU’s power grab

by × on October 14, 2020 at 10:15 am × 4 comments

Plus, Cory Burke may play Monday, Colorado Rapids’ games suspended for 10 days, Neymar’s hat-trick, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Fans allowed in PA stadiums, Cory Burke “in transit”, Red Bulls’ new coach

by × on October 7, 2020 at 9:22 am × 5 comments

Also, José Andrés Martínez staying in Philly, USL midfielder suspended six games, Özil offers to pay Gunnersaurus’ salary, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Jack McGlynn makes USL Team of the Week, Lone Star schedule released, Tottenham beat Chelsea

by × on September 30, 2020 at 10:23 am × 3 comments

Plus, why so many USMNT players choose the Bundesliga, FIFA to order clubs to release players for World Cup qualifying, Portland Thorns’ Sophia Smith, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union remaining schedule announced, USMNT camp cancelled, Liverpool’s throw-in coach

by × on September 23, 2020 at 10:23 am × 0 comments

Plus, why Aaronson should move to Red Bull Salzburg, Atlanta’s Frank de Boer probably Netherlands coach, why soccer in U.S. is so white, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union II play tonight, Oakland Roots to join USL, soccer lost $14B

by × on September 16, 2020 at 10:12 am × 4 comments

Plus, Sky Blue FC raise $1K for National Black Justice Coalition, Robert Lewandowski isn’t coming to MLS anytime soon (duh), D.C. United ain’t down yet, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Carlos Bocanegra inducted to NSHOF, World Cup qualifying postponed

by × on September 9, 2020 at 10:15 am × 3 comments

Plus, Union Homegrowns’ impact, Timbers’ Sebastian Blanco tears ACL, Lee Nguyen back to New England, etc.

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