Ruiz say anything less than three points will be an embarrassment. Roundup of Toronto v Union previews. Nowak doesn’t understand criticism of Ruiz. FIFA president Sepp Blatter to be investigated by FIFA ethics committee. Your weekend television listings, more news.
Daily news roundups
Ruiz options: young attackers, this retired old guy
Carlos Ruiz says there are many options while he’s away for the Gold Cup on the Union squad. Apparently the options include a 33-year-old who’s been retired for two years. More news.
All hail Marfan and Mapp, more news
Michael Farfan, Ruiz named to Best XIs. Williams up for Save of the Week. Power Rankings roundup. Mapp the playmaker. More news.
Round-up: Gold Cup squad and a new Reading affiliate
The Gold Cup squad has a lot of old guys. No way! Reading United signs a deal to develop young players that Bob Bradley can ignore, and Sepp Blatter says he gave a bribe back once (emphasis on “once”).
Ruiz gets Gold Cup call-up, more news
Ruiz gets Guatemala national team call-up for Gold Cup. That goal. Independence draw in Boston. Reading United and amateur club Phoenix SC in Us Open Cup. US roster for Gold Cup to be announced this afternoon. Qatar hits back. Happy birthday, Carlos!
“Ineffective energy”
Nowak says Union’s troubles stem from “ineffective energy.” More Union news ahead of Saturday’s game against Chicago including Le Toux’s touch and why summer friendlies are important. More morning news including your weekly Footy on the Telly listings.