Danny Califf retires
Danny Califf is retiring. Say it ain’t so.
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USMNT
Preview: USMNT v Cuba
The USMNT will look to solidify there place at the top of Group C in Saturday’s Gold Cup game against Cuba with another stylish, dominant win. Could it be Jack McInerney’s last best chance to get on the field?
MLS
For fans’ benefit, MLS should deal in fact before speculation
Kansas City manager Peter Vermes let slip word of a new MLS “retention fund” designed to retain top players within the league. Why didn’t we know of this before? Wasn’t this relevant? PSP’s Earl Reed explores how MLS reveals its rules and the question of whether there truly is a level playing field for all teams when it comes to the rules.
USMNT
Recap and reaction: USMNT 6–1 Belize
One defensive lapse aside, the US could not have asked for a much better result.
Analysis / MLS / Union
Philadelphia Union and life as a small market team
Despite the big city, Philadelphia Union operate as a small market team. Here’s where they fall into the grand scheme of things in MLS, along with evaluations of every other MLS club as well and how this status affects everything the team does. After readers’ requests for this post, here you go.
USMNT
Preview: USMNT v Belize
While the shellacking of Guatemala may have put visions of sugar plums in many fans’ heads, tournament soccer is a different animal than international friendlies, even against the likes of Belize.
USMNT
Recap and reaction: USMNT 6–0 Guatemala
After a slow start and some timely substitutions, the U.S. swept Guatemala aside in some style, 6–0 in the warmup game for the Gold Cup.
USMNT
Preview: USMNT v Guatemala v The Gold Cup
Coach Jurgen Klinsmann needs to learn a lot about the crew he has in a very short amount of time. The Gold Cup warmup game against Guatemala should help.
Union / USMNT
Official: McInerney called up for US Gold Cup squad
The US roster for the Gold Cup has been announced and Jack McInerney is on it. Jurgen Klinsmann says McInerney “is in good hands in Philadelphia” and that John Hackworth gave “great input” on his selection.
MLS / Soccer on TV
MLS+: What it is, and will it serve its mission?
The league is working hard to get more non-gameday related MLS coverage in front of viewers. Earl Reed explores.
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