UCLA, UNC into the College Cup Final Four, Anelka knows where he’ll be in 2012, USMNT January friendlies announced.
Daily news roundups
Saprissa prez confirms Union’s Martinez interest,TT praises Philly fans, more news
Deportivo Saprissa president confirms Union’s interst in Josue Martinez. Taylor Twellman, departing for ESPN, praises Union, their fans, Philly. Union GAs to tour Netherlands. USMNT January friendlies confirmed. Platini backs Winter World cup in Qatar in 2022. More news.
RE Draft signings “unlikely,” Kepa Blanco & Josue Martinez linked to Union, more
Union source tells DN that Re-Entry Draft signings are “highly unlikely.” Kepa Blanco and Josue Martinez latest to be linked to the Union. FIFA reform report issued. Transparency International severs ties with FIFA shortly after. More news.
Header’s & brain trauma, Crew decline DP, WPS woes, USMNT/Venezuela January friendly
A study released on Tuesday says heading a ball too many times can result in brain trauma. Crew decline option on DP Mendoza because he’s a jerk. FIFA head of women’s soccer wants WPS to survive. USMNT to face Venezuela in January friendly. More news
Okugo, Pfeffer in Germany, 5 Union on tour, WPS trouble
Okugo and Pfeffer are training in Germany but soon they’ll join MacMath, McInerney and Mwanga on a tour of the Netherlands, praise for Keon, WPS in big trouble, Tim Ream training in England (!?)
More on Khalfan, Arena on foreign training stints, Chandler goal, more
More from Vancouver blogs on Khalfan (they will miss him). Houston blog finds old quote from Montreal’s Jesse Marsch calling Ching a diver. Arena thinks players overseas not necessarily a good idea. Video of Chandler goal for Nuremberg. More news.