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.
Daily news roundups
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.
More Expansion Draft reaction, Blatter, Weekend TV listings, more
Ching’s manager says situation “unfortunate.” Convey available. Blatter says US needs deeper professional leagues. Your weekend soccer on TV listings. More news.
Nowak on Draft, Mapp, Khalfan, Daniel; Ching fallout, more Thanksgiving news
Nowak explains protected list, why Adu and Mapp were unprotected, gives Daniel update. Union ownership group have new minority investors. Fallout from Ching selection. More news – Happy Thanksgiving!