Tweet roundup from Greece (it’s a slow news day!), season previews, more on FC Dallas as the Land of Misfit Former Union Players, owner of local soccer blog affiliate bought by the owner of another local soccer blog affiliate, you weekend TV listings and more.
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Quake in Greece, Independence camp, USMNT on FSC
An minor earthquake in Greece leads to some fun messaging and a campaign to get Union Jack on Twitter. Getting visas. Pfeffer in Philly Mag. Independence players report today. The USA v Paraguay match will air on FSC.
1-0 loss to USL debutante Orlando
A red card to Carlos Valdes in the 19th minute determines the course of the Union’s last exhibition match before they head for Greece.
Nowak on Hall of Fame ballot, more news
Peter Nowak is on the Player Ballot for the 2011 class of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. More Ruiz and Holder rumors. SI’s Grant Wahl running as protest candidate for FIFA presidency. Your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more news.
4-3-3: Go BIG or go home.
Tired of listless passing? Bored by bland offense, devoid of a creative spark? Want to score some goals? Then 4-3-3 is right for YOU and the U!
Union Tactics: Everyone else is doing it, why can’t we? The 4-2-3-1
The most popular system in last year’s World Cup and the system popularized by Barcelona, can the 4-2-3-1 work for the Union?