Footy on the Telly, Aug. 8-14
Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.
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Soccer on TV
Daily news roundups
Edu plays 45 in All-Stars win, Handshakegate, “Beast” Ribeiro with another brace, Pulisic to Dortmund, more
Maurice Edu with 45 second half minutes in MLS All-Stars win over Bayern Munich. Pep refuses to shake Porter’s hand. Ribeiro bags two more. Hershey’s Christian Pulisic to join Borussia Dortmund. More.
KYW Philly Soccer Show
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Zac MacMath
Zac MacMath joins Greg and Eli to speak candidly about his feelings on the Rais M’Bolhi signing. Then Kevin Kinkead joins the guys to talk about a big week of games that includes the US Open Cup semifinal.
MLS
Did MLS need to draw a line in the pro/rel sand?
MLS says they will never participate in promotion and relegation. Earl Reed looks at how this admission might alienate fans who might give the league another chance.
Fans' View
Fan’s view: Who’s your second MLS team?
Can a Union fan have a second MLS team? Scott Pugh does.
Philadelphians Abroad
Locals Abroad: Catching up
Our roundup of local players in the pro ranks returns.
Daily news roundups
Union bits, All-Star Game tonight, MLS Deputy Commish on pro/rel, schedule, expansion, and more
MacMath not surprised by M’Bolhi signing. Abbott says pro/rel never going to happen in MLS. US loses to Germany in WOmen’s U-20 World Cup opener. More.
Commentary
Aiming higher in the transfer window
Peter Andrews on how comparing last summer’s transfer activity (remember Gilberto?) to the current window reveals the overhauled scope of the Union’s ambition.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Brian Brown
While one could be forgiven for forgetting that the game versus Kansas City was actually Brian Brown’s second for the Union, but his contribution in this one was unforgettable.
Sons of Ben
Sons of Ben hold “Pints fur Pets” to aid our animal friends
The Sons of Ben held their first “Pints fur Pets” charity event at two locations on Sunday. John Whitesall has a report that includes photos from Earl Gardner.
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