Tom Veit is stepping down as Union president. FC Gold Pride is stepping up its search for investment. US Women’s National team is high-stepping through World Cup qualifying.
Daily news roundups
We could have done better, more news
In today’s news roundup: even the New York Times can’t understand why Le Toux was snubbed; Mwanga, Hackworth seek improvement; USWNT crushes Haiti in first WC qualifier; Russia is sorry; Maradona is 50 and your weekend’s Footy on the Telly listings.
Sacre bleu! Le Toux snubbed, more news
Le Toux doesn’t make the MVP final list but is up for Fair Play Award; Mwanga makes the final Rookie of the Year List; more on the Cosmos as everyone wants to join MLS; CONCACAF qualifiers for Women’s World Cup start today; Russia calls England “primitive”; Paul is dead, long live the new Paul; local college roundup and more morning news.
Seger for World Player of the Year & more news
Independence player Caroline Seger nominated for FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year; Union expansion draft predictions; local college roundup; Newcastle wants Donovan; TFC supporters’ posteriors kissed further; Cosmos want to be 20th; more FIFA zaniness; Germany 1954 World Cup winning team on meth; Paul the Octopus conspiracy; Chilean miners lose match, must go back down mine and more morning news.
Noone, Moreno, great footy managers: Round-up goes global
JT Noone’s season, Jaime Moreno’s career, and the managers who shaped football – all will make an appearance in the round-up!
Rooney gets message, new deal & more news
Rooney signs new 5-year deal with United, Union prepare for expansion draft, Energy Drinks win the East, suspended FIFA execs proclaim their innocence, Portugal/Spain and Qatar bid committees under investigation, Hicks moans, players drugged, best goal ever video, your Footy on the Telly listings and more morning news.