CBA Negotiations
The MLS Players Union members are prepared to strike if a new CBA isn’t negotiated before the start of the season on March 6. While MLS has not countered with the threat of a lockout, recent sports history has shown that to be a real possibility. Steve Holroyd has a primer on lockouts.
Youth Soccer
Scott Pugh describes how practice trumps talent — and the importance of fun when practicing — in the second part of his series on development in youth soccer.
Daily news roundups
Valdes negotiations continue. Goalkeeper signing coming soon. Cruz says players united on CBA. US gives up lead twice in loss to Chile. More news.
USMNT
by Adam Cann × on January 28, 2015 at 8:53 pm ×
The US Men’s National Team surrendered the lead twice in falling 3-2 to Chile in their first match of 2015.
A View from Afar / Commentary
by Dan Walsh × on January 28, 2015 at 11:45 am ×
Don’t panic, Union fans. Not yet, at least. Here’s why.
US Soccer History
MLS players have been vocal about their willingness to strike if a new CBA is not reached. What can be learned from the 1979 strike by NASL players?
Daily news roundups
Notes from Union training camp. Algeria tops Senegal, advances to Africa Cup of Nations knockout round. Academy’s Elney and Wilson get US U-18 callup. Tuesday’s trades. USA-Chile today. More.
Analysis
Although the roster may be in flux, Peter Andrews examines the depth-chart battles to look for during training camp.
USMNT
The first USMNT game of 2015 holds no shortage of interest, as Chile plays without its European stars and the US tries out a new-look formation.
Daily news roundups
Albright confirms negotiations with unnamed South American club that wants Carlos Valdes. Training camp notes. On Albright and Curtin’s Philly roots. MLS and national teams news. More.
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