Recap and reaction: USMNT 6–1 Belize
One defensive lapse aside, the US could not have asked for a much better result.
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Philadelphia Union and life as a small market team
Despite the big city, Philadelphia Union operate as a small market team. Here’s where they fall into the grand scheme of things in MLS, along with evaluations of every other MLS club as well and how this status affects everything the team does. After readers’ requests for this post, here you go.
Philadelphians Abroad
Philadelphians Abroad: Chris Williams retires from pro soccer
Philadelphia born defender Chris Williams, who played with Ocean City Barons, Philadelphia KiXX, as well as in Vietnam’s top flight before joining NASL’s San Antonio Scorpion’s, retires from the game.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Conor Casey
A goal and an assist against RSL was capped off by a performance against Houston that was one of the few bright spots of the game.
Daily news roundups
Retention fund, Daniel scores for T&T, USA ready for Belize, more news
More on the new retention fund salary mechanism. Union’s preseason Florida home considering building soccer stadium. Power rankings drop. Forlan says no MLS move. USA ready for Belize. Messi’s mess. More news.
USMNT
Preview: USMNT v Belize
While the shellacking of Guatemala may have put visions of sugar plums in many fans’ heads, tournament soccer is a different animal than international friendlies, even against the likes of Belize.
Fans' View
Fans’ View: Athletes can still make great role models
Sebastien Le Toux and Abby Wambach have been great role models for at least one young girl. (She apparently named her hermit crab Seba!)
Player ratings
Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 0-1 Dynamo
With all four strikers on the pitch from the opening whistle, the Union had no answer once Houston scored the inevitable opener.
Daily news roundups
“We’re fine”: Recap & reaction from Union loss, Jack not voted into ASG, OC moves into 1st as RU draws, more
Hackworth not bothered by Union loss to Houston. McInerney not voted into to All-Star Game roster. Diego Forlan to Toronto? Reaction to big USMNT Gold Cup warmup win. Ref stabs player, fans decapitate ref in Brazil. More news.
Postgame
Postgame quote sheet: Dynamo 1-0 Union
Postgame quotes from John Hackworth, Conor Casey, and Aaron Wheeler from Houston.
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