The silly season has begun for U.S. soccer fans, but if you think the off-season rumor mill in baseball is crazy, the beautiful game puts it to shame. Here’s why.
US Soccer
Everything else domestic
New women’s pro league to take the field in March/April
US Soccer president Sunil Gulati said the new 8-team league will begin play in March/April. US Soccer will run the league’s front office. The US Canadian, and Mexican federations will subsidize some player’s salaries. UPDATED
Recap/Analysis and Player Ratings: Russia 2–2 USMNT
The Russian team was quite good, and the U.S. team was nowhere near its best, but managed to get the goals it needed thanks to fine strikes from Michael Bradley and Mix Diskerud.
Preview: Russia v. USMNT
The game doesn’t count for points but it’s a chance to learn about some young players in the search for the US to find the right mix to ensure not only effective, but also attractive, soccer
Eastern PA US Open Cup first round qualifiers results
While West Chester Majors, Salone FC and UGH Majors had a bye, victories over the weekend see Cavalla, Quakertown, Junior Lone Star, Nether United, Predators through to the second round of Eastern PA US open Cup qualifiers.
Eastern PA USASA Amateur Cup results & Open Cup update
Results of first round of Eastern PA qualification matches for USASA Amateur Cup and updated schedule for local US Open Cup qualifiers.