A roundup of the latest Union news, a reminder of Friday’s Union pep rally, and a hilarious video of a sideline commentator who doesn’t know what’s going on
Daily news roundups
Messi triumphant and more
The lead story in the world of soccer today is Lionel Messi’s four goals against Arsenal to eliminate them from the Champions League. The Guardian has a nice piece that wonders why it took everyone so long to agree that Messi is the best player in the world. The third […]
Rumors of old French guys and other news
The French are coming to MLS, Spain’s players consider a strike, the Houston Dynamo come up with one of the more clever promotions in recent years and other news of the day.
Arrieta linked to Union, other news
Fullback Christian Arrieta has signed with the Union, according to a report. Luciano Emilio hangs with Philadelphia Union’s Fred at Saturday’s D.C. United game. The Red Bulls finally win on the road, and other news of the day.
Convey’s a scapegoat in San Jose, other news
Philadelphia native Bobby Convey says he’s a scapegoat in San Jose, the U.S. national team pool takes one hit while getting boosts from two new prospects, the Peter Nowak – Freddie Ljungberg war goes on, and other soccer news of the day.
Valencia trip to Philly in doubt and other news
The Union friendly with Valencia may be in doubt, Nowak and Ljungberg continue their war of words, the Independence announce their final roster, new FIFA rankings and more morning news.