DC United assistant coach Chad Ashton – who calls Peter Nowak Coach of the Year – talks to the PSP about the Union’s counterattack, his team’s defensive struggles, and working new players into a team mid-season.
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Breaking down Lori Lindsey’s (possible) WWC start
Ahead of Saturday’s match against Colombia, USWNT coach Pia Sundhage has suggested Independence midfielder Lori Lindsey may start ahead of Shannon Boxx or Carli Lloyd. The PSP’s Maura Glady’s looks at why that just might make sense.
More Ruiz rumors, Nowak explains, more news
More Ruiz rumors. Nowak says the Union “have a difficult game” on Saturday, challenges the team for more. Mondragon calls the back four his life insurance. Narducci opens up a can of worms. Fortgate update, more morning news and your weekend TV listings.
Opposition report: DC United
DC United has a ton of offensive talent but has struggled to play a complete game. The Union meet them during a period of transition, as the I-95 rivals try to integrate Dwayne de Rosario into their squad.
France, Germany book ticket to quarterfinals
France ran riot over Canada and joins their German hosts in the quarterfinals.
River Cup rosters announced
Sons of Ben to play team that includes Nowak, Hackworth, Vartughian, Burke, Sakiewicz and team owner Jay Sugarman in River Cup charity match on July 15.