Nowak says Union’s troubles stem from “ineffective energy.” More Union news ahead of Saturday’s game against Chicago including Le Toux’s touch and why summer friendlies are important. More morning news including your weekly Footy on the Telly listings.
Injury concerns for the Union ahead of Saturday’s match in LA. Union taking LA very seriously. Donovan expected to play on Saturday. Independence announce 2011 roster. Ochocinco explains what playing soccer is like for an American football audience. FIFA won’t tell what it pays itself. UEFA concerned about hooliganism ahead of Euro 2012 and more news.
Alejandro Moreno is one classy fellow as he talks about leaving Philly. Ryan Richter is local and he’s totally stoked. Galaxy unconcerned about Beckham’s absence. I say we’re unconcerned about his presence. Feds crack down on sports streaming sites. Video of when good times turn bad, more news.
Your post-Thanksgiving holiday roundup includes reaction to Salinas and Moreno draft, possible big name comings-and-goings in MLS, FIFA related wackiness ahead of Thursday’s WC vote, video of a goalie being chased by a turkey and more news.
Philadelphia Union just lost their most exciting player and a veteran team leader. They chose to protect their star-crossed goalkeeper instead of the guy he lost his job to. Quite a strange day. PSP breaks down today’s expansion draft, with observations on what it means for the Union and a look at the overall draft.
Vancouver take Shea Salinas in the fourth round, Alejandro Moreno in the seventh round, of the Expansion Draft. Chris Seitz is protected after Salinas is picked.