The Slovenians talk smack, causing Tim Howard to chuckle. Findley on playing against guys he watches on TV and Onyewu on his popularity in South Africa. Why the TV ratings for the World Cup are so good, why soccer is here to stay, and why Glenn Beck can shut up. Reaction to Spain’s defeat, other WC tidbits, video of North Korea’s 1-0 victory over Brazil and some local news to boot.
Defenders: 6 goals
Midfielders: 12 goals
Strikers: 5 goals (1 PK, 3 German)
Come on down, Mr. Vittek. You are the only striker to score an open field goal against a non-Australian defense.
Ratings numbers are in for the USA v England match and they are huge with ratings up significantly so far compared to the 2006 World Cup. The salary figures for the Union have been released, PPL Park is getting rave reviews, the Independence have been picked up by Comcast and more morning news.
Tim Howard may have broken his ribs against England, but he is scheduled to play this week against Slovenia. Check out that and other World Cup and local news in today’s roundup.
Union lose. World Cup starts today. Enough said.
The Union play the Wizards tonight, Lindsey and Falk named to WPS all-star team, Capello warns his players not to use naughty words on the pitch (that mean’s you, Rooney!), and more