MLS released the following statement to Seattlepi.com in response to reports that the Players Union has voted overwhelmingly to strike if a new contract is not in place before March 25 season opener between the Seattle Sounders and Philadelphia Union …
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Players vote to strike
Major League Soccer players voted to strike March 25 if they can agree on a labor compact with the league, the Washington Post reported today. The players voted 350-2 to strike if there remains no deal on opening day, when Philadelphia Union visits the Seattle Sounders.
Roger Torres signing part of larger trend in MLS
In signing young midfielder Roger Torres, Philadelphia Union are taking part in a growing trend in MLS: Bringing in Colombian talent, especially that of the young variety.
A look at 2 new USMNT coaches
Jesse Marsch and Lubos Kubik have recently joined the coaching staff of the US Full Men’s National Team under Bob Bradley, replacing Piotr Nowak and John Hackworth, who had left the national team for the Philadelphia Union…
Let's Get Dirty – Nigel De Jong's Kindred Spirits
If you’re a USA fan who isn’t up on the Oranje, Manchester City, or the Hamburgers before that, you might have wondered “who was that objectionable oaf who broke poor Stu’s leg?”, and later on “who is that cowardly s%!$head who blatantly dove for a free kick while under pressure […]
US v. Netherlands Postgame Analysis
The US loses to the Netherlands in Holland by one goal. Coming away with a 2-1 loss to a full strength Dutch side at home without some of your key players is a pretty good result in my book. I thought that there were positives to take away from the […]