Everything else domestic
With the season opener a week away, the PSP writers have a roundtable discussion looking at the Union’s prospects in 2012. Among the topics discussed in part one are defensive depth, all of those center mids, where Adu will play, and who will be the offensive leader in 2012.
The US Women defeated Norway 2-1 to set up a rematch of the 2011 Women’s World Cup final against Japan on Monday. A win or a tie will send the US to the 2012 Algarve Cup final.
Gyau, Agudelo and Adu led the US under-23 national team to a thumping victory over Mexico in Dallas.
Jurgen Klinsmann has named his 21-player roster for the upcoming friendly against Italy.
The Union opened up against Orlando City in a 4-4-2, deploying three of the offseason’s major acquisitions.
The Philadelphia Fever will be joining the new WPSL Elite League.