Fred joins the A-League, Jack Warner resigns to avoid being told to his face he’s a bad man, New York thinks MLS refs are bad, and four students win the right to give free massages to the Union.
Daily news roundups
Nowak: “We’re like a charity right now”
Nowak describes Union is like a charity, “giving life and points to other teams;” admits he doesn’t know how to use Paunovic, who “”still needs match fitness” and says Le Toux has to finish his chances. Independence wallop magicJack 6-0. More news.
About Saturday’s game…
Predictions roundup for Saturday’s game in Vancouver. Salinas is now dead to me. Did the Inquirer just call Nowak a whiner? Okugo’s on the mend and Garfan’s feeling better, too. The view from Vancouver. Private flights for Donovan and Dempsey. Your weekend TV listings, more news.
Ruiz rumors, more news
Rumors emerge that Ruiz will leave the Union for former club Puebla in the summer transfer window. PPL Park ranked 8th best in MLS. Donovan and Dempsey to miss training ahead of Jamaica game for family weddings. More news.
Rankings roundup and more morning news
Union move to second in multiple power rankings. Williams named to Best XI. USMNT player ratings roundup. Chuck Blazer questioned by FIFA, more news.
Officiating v finishing, more news
Reaction to Saturday’s draw: poor officiating v inability to put a team away. Meanwhile, some RSL blogger moans on about Nowak. Eastern Conference results. Independence becomes first team to squelch Flash. That Hassli goal. Reaction to USMNT loss, more news.