Chile announces squad for USA friendly, OTL profiles Chilean miner/footy star, Villa sends Guzan out on loan, two MLS managerial appointments, and van der Vaart’s wife is better than you at soccer. Also, details on today’s big local media online chat in today’s roundup.
Daily news roundups
SoB’s “maintain,” more news
MLSSoccer piece on 2011 rivalries to look out for says SoB’s “maintain” United’s NY animosity. ‘Arry Redknapp wants Beckham. Blatter will take care of FIFA corruption “personally.” This two-year old’s shot is better than yours, more news.
Happy New Year
Our last news roundup of 2010 starts with our best new year wishes to you. Have a safe and happy one – we’ll see you on Broad Street.
“Worst ongoing saga of the year,” more news
The Union’s handling of Chris Seitz is called the “worst ongoing saga” of the year. Okugo is called up to USMNT U-20 training camp. Two players with local ties are named to 2011 Generation adidas class and lists, lots of lists.
Rooney (the other one) to MLS, more news
The other Rooney signs a deal with MLS; Dwayne De Rosario is a naughty boy; Hercules Gomez pulls a prank; Jack Warner is still a crook and CONCACAF president; the insidious influence of Stanky Legg and more morning news.
It snows, Le Toux wins assist of the year
More recognition of Le Toux’s awesomeness, Rapinoe to the Independence, some MLS news and more. I’ve got some serious shoveling to do.