Roundup of quotes and reaction following Saturday’s dreary, drab and downright disappointingly dreadful loss to LA.
Daily news roundups
“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.
Moving up the rankings, more news
Union climb to 5th in power rankings. LA columnist thinks Union will win. Beckham scored on Mondragon at WC 1998 and hopes to do so again. Ochocinco makes KC reserves. Reaction to USA loss. 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame class announced and much, much more news.
Goos on the loose, Coudet signs, summer tourney news
Coudet signs in Florida, Agoos named to MLS front office, Man United to play in MLS All-Star game, and World Football Challenge is coming this summer!
Top of the East
Roundup of match reports, player ratings and more reaction to the Union’s win on Saturday. That USA draw with Argentina was pretty cool too.