The Union draw in first exhibition game. GQ UK SoB article now available online; SoB member systematically deconstructs the fabrications in the piece. New Independence kit unveiled. Why the MLS schedule announcement, finally coming on Thursday, has been delayed, more morning news.
Daily news roundups
Colombia, tactics, academy, more morning news
A look at the resurgence of Colombian players in MLS. Tactical storylines ahead of our series next week on Union formations. A look at the Union’s academy system prospects. FIFA to begin testing goal-line technology, possibly ban snoods, more news
That is one classy guy, more news
Alejandro Moreno is one classy fellow as he talks about leaving Philly. Ryan Richter is local and he’s totally stoked. Galaxy unconcerned about Beckham’s absence. I say we’re unconcerned about his presence. Feds crack down on sports streaming sites. Video of when good times turn bad, more news.
In Orlando, more news
Union in Orlando plus further Union and Independence news. Cascadia preseason tournament sells out in hours. Charlie Davies being evaluated by DC United. Pfeffer video, good. Nightmare future video, bad. More news.
No US Egypt match, transfer dealings, USWNT roster
USA Egypt called off, Americans on the move in the transfer window
Perlaza waits for work permit; Arias linked
A report out of Colombia says rumored Union target Jorge Perlaza is waiting for a work permit to come to MLS as another Colombian Player is linked to the Union. As unrest continues in Egypt, doubts grow over whether the February 9 USMNT friendly in Cairo will take place. Supporters groups in Egypt the unrecognized organizational heroes of the ongoing resistance to the government, more news.