Union sources confirm Mbolhi’s departure. Reaction to win in Montreal. League results. Newly appointed head of FIFA reform committee says soccer in the US is “just an ethnic sport for girls in schools.” More.
Following announcements from Turkey, Union sources confirm Rais Mbolhi has signed with Antalyaspor. UPDATE: Union, MLS announce mutual termination of contract with Mbolhi.
Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, Andre Blake — who Curtin says will get the start against New England on Saturday — and Michael Lahoud.
Sebastien Le Toux scored his fourth goal in five league games to give the Union their second road win of the season and spoil the MLS debut of Didier Drogba.
The Union won’t have Maurice Edu, but Vincent Nogueira will be available on Saturday. Figuring out how to fit Nogueira, Barnetta, and Maidana together is key for Jim Curtin in the buildup to the USOC final in September.
On the latest of the A3P pod, Chris and Jeremy discuss recent news of the Union’s profitability and whether or not winning the Open Cup is requirement for Jim Curtin to keep his job.
Tickets for US Open Cup final now on general sale. Notes from Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference, including facing Drogba, injury report, and Fabinho getting a green card. More news.
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Curtin discusses facing Montreal and Didier Drogba, gives an injury update, confirms Rais Mbolhi is on trial with Bolton Wanderers, says Andre Blake may get a start, talks about the importance of the new Union-owned USL team, and says Fabinho now has a Green Card.
The Union’s decision to launch a USL club in Bethlehem may be the club’s best move in years. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks it down, from the player development and logistics to economics and politics — and the view that Bethlehem is just a cool town.
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