Dellacamera thinks the Union have improved from 2010, Mondragon earns hero status by doing almost nothing, great writing out of Canada, Obama boosts USMNT, and your MLS PotW is…
Daily news roundups
Nice way to start the week, no?
We roundup reaction to the Union’s season opening win. Reading United head coach Brendan Burke named coach of the Union’s Reserve League team, first match on April 10 when the Union host the Energy Drinks. Holden out for six months, more morning news.
One more day!
[UPDATE: Player-related announcement expected Friday afternoon.] SBI reports Gabriel Farfan signed. Why we shouldn’t worry so much about having only five defenders. MacMath and Okugo to miss three games for national team duty. Independence doubleheader on Saturday. Where does MLS stand “soccermetrically”? Champions League draw, your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more.
Injury scares, sighs of relief
Injury concerns for Le Toux and Mondragon prove to be nothing. Union relaxed and focused on set pieces. Some on the down-slope NFL guy thinks he’s playing for Sporting KC. USMNT Argentina/Paraguay friendlies roster announced, more news.
Defense questions, more news
Soccer America ranks Union defense 17th in the league; Soccer America says Valdes could make the Union playoff contenders – which is it, guys? Makeshift defense news. Ruiz has a lot to say. Are the Union a “darkhorse”? Wacky video blasts from the past and much more news.
Le Toux MRI, MLS tonight, fajitas in Houston
Le Toux to undergo MRI, MLS on ESPN tonight, fajita cookoff before Dynamo-Union match, and it’s Liverpool’s birthday!