Sunday morning manager: Union at DC
Questions to ponder as the Union again come from behind, securing a point in Washington DC.
Questions to ponder as the Union again come from behind, securing a point in Washington DC.
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.
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.
France ran riot over Canada and joins their German hosts in the quarterfinals.
Cheney and Buehler muscled the Americans past an exciting North Korean side that asked real questions of the USWNT.
Japan and Sweden count themselves lucky to have three points, and Mexico stylishly splits with England. Group B & C action from the Women’s World Cup!
The numbers from Saturday’s loss to Vancouver were just as you thought: as bad as those in the losses against Dallas and Portland. Not that Vancouver’s were much better, an indication of while the loss was so disappointing. Also, a look at Le Toux. Believe it or not, according to some offensive statistical measures, Le Toux is improving – except for the one that matters most.
Confusion, disappointment and a dash of anger describe the emotional reaction of Union supporters to last night’s defeat. PSP looks at the more pointed comments made during Saturday’s LiveBlog and finds a number of pressing questions need answers.
Carlos Valdes and Sheanon Williams were snubbed when the All-Star ballot was released. You can vote for them via Twitter Friday through Monday, June 17-June 20. Here’s how.
The PSP talks to Real Salt Lake right fullback Tony Beltran ahead of the Union’s match with the CONCACAF Champions League finalists on Saturday.
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