Nowak is proud of how the Union played in Wednesday’s loss to DC United in the US Open Cup and has some strong words about the officiating. Despite assist from Amobi Okugo, US knocked out of qualifying for U-20 World Cup by Guatemala in 2-1 loss. Eric Hassli: Big and stupid. Video match highlights of Union and US loss and more news.
Daily news roundups
Union take on DC in Open Cup, more news
Round up of news ahead of tonight’s US Open Cup match against DC United, including how you can follow the action. Real Salt Lake advances to CONCACAF Champions League final. MacMath and Okugo to lead US U-20’s against Guatemala tonight in CONCACAF U-20 Championship Quarterfinals. More news.
Arrieta and Stahl, and pray for a call
New homes for Stahl, Arrieta, Knighton and Zimmerman, two Union goalies honored, the Independence step up their community service, and the US won’t get the call to Copa America…
Not so good, more news
Roundup of quotes and reaction following Saturday’s dreary, drab and downright disappointingly dreadful loss to LA.
“This is a real test”
Union news before Saturday’s game in LA: Califf says its time to make a statement. Mondragon unimpressed with shutouts. DOOP controversy averted. Video of Beckham v Mondragon at WC 1998. Your weekend TV listings and much more news.
Injury concerns, more news
Injury concerns for the Union ahead of Saturday’s match in LA. Union taking LA very seriously. Donovan expected to play on Saturday. Independence announce 2011 roster. Ochocinco explains what playing soccer is like for an American football audience. FIFA won’t tell what it pays itself. UEFA concerned about hooliganism ahead of Euro 2012 and more news.