Michael Farfan talsk about his time with Sunderland and talking up Philly. Independence coach Paul Riley decides no on fielding a team in WPSL Elite Division and announces launch of Women’s Professional Supergroup training program. Donovan on staying in England while Ching could soon be back with Houston. The Curse of Aaron Ramsey and Suarez no handshake ripple effect.
Daily news roundups
Oranges from Florida, Slim pickings for WPS players in Europe, Suarez fallout, more news
No news from the Union in Florida but we have these lovely oranges. WPS players looking for spots in Europe may be disappointed. Fallout from Suarez no handshake. Tevez to return to Manchester City on Tuesday. More news.
Union draw, USWNT wins, more news
The Union drew 1-1 in a friendly against a college team, Alex Morgan scored two goals in the final minutes to lead a comeback victory for the USWNT, Nicole Barnhart and other Independence players could be in a league this year after all, and more news.
MacMath has backing, new US youth plans, more
Nowak backs MacMath, everyone backs Okugo, Liverpool and Manchester United embarrass soccer, more.
On Lopez, new numbers, what the Indy’s are doing, more news
Porforio Lopez on what he brings to the Union. Shirt numbers for the new guys and Union Jack is the new No. 9. Some 20 Union academy players committed to colleges. Indy’s off season plans do not involve joining new WPSL Elite Division for 2012. USMNT to play Brazil on May 29. USWNT to play Japan, Brazil in April. More news.
Nowak presser, Pajoy here, more news
Quotes from Peter Nowk’s Wednesday press conference. More on the Pajoy signing. City reaches deal to keep school district facilities open weeknights and weekends. Anfield cat. More news.