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.
As the Independence start preseason training, six players are absent with the best excuse in the world: they’re representing the USA.
The Michael Orozco Fiscal mystery to be cleared up at a press conference later today. Details of US Open Cup match against DC released. Ruiz says it was always the Union for MLS return. RSL first MLS team to reach CONCACAF CL semis. That poor owl has died and much, much more news.
Reaction from the Union’s Thursday’s win over USF. Season ticket card to replace paper tickets. The problems with the MLS schedule. Three Independence players get national team call ups as preseason schedule released. Is Manchester United about to become Qatari-owned? Your weekend footy on the telly listings 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.
Union in Orlando plus further Union and Independence news. Cascadia preseason tournament sells out in hours. Charlie Davies being evaluated by DC United. Pfeffer video, good. Nightmare future video, bad. More news.