17-year-old Agudelo scores in USA debut. Jay DeMerit to sign with Vancouver today. FIFA bans and fines six including two executive committee members but clears Spain/Portugal 2018 and Qatar 2022 of vote trading. SAF says modern soccer players are “fragile human beings,” and more morning news
Daily news roundups
Le Toux named in MLS Best XI, more news
Sebastien Le Toux is named in MLS Best XI and he’s so awesome all he’s thinking about is the team. Garber gives MLS Sate of the League. Kansas City gets a new name. WPS lives. More doubts about US 2022 World Cup bid. Scottish team mistakenly uses picture of Nazis on Remembrance Day program and more morning news.
Philly hater signs in England, other news
The SoBs and Union try to kick hunger, New England signs a 15-year-old player, Eric Wynalda to coach Chivas USA, and Philly hater Robert Pires finally finds that pretty place to live — in Birmingham, England, the heart of British industry.
Salinas to be protected? More news
Could a recent article on the Union’s website signal that Shea Salinas will be protected? Goal.com says Seitz is why Le Toux is not MVP. WPS is on the verge of collapse as FC Gold Pride folds. Colorado v Dallas in MLS Cup final. Special 1 TV looks at Wayne Rooney’s radical treatment and more morning news.
Scalora named Ivy League Rookie of the Year & more news
Penn ‘s Kerry Scalora is named Ivy League Rookie of the Year. Arrieta denies he wants to leave. Klinsmann unveiled at TFC. Henry says Energy Drinks need rest, not another DP. Qatar’s 2002 WC bid “starting to look like favorites.” Iverson cheered at soccer match in Turkey. Your weekend television listings and more morning news.
Richter named A-10 O-Player of the Year, more news
La Salle’s Ryan Richter is named Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year and Student Athlete of the Year. MLS Re-Entry draft details released. Local lad Bobby Convey named MLS Comeback Player of the Year. US roster for friendly against South Africa to be announced today. China goalkeeper calls fans “a bunch of dogs,” “morons.” All that and more morning news.