Chile announces squad for USA friendly, OTL profiles Chilean miner/footy star, Villa sends Guzan out on loan, two MLS managerial appointments, and van der Vaart’s wife is better than you at soccer. Also, details on today’s big local media online chat in today’s roundup.
We take a look at the development of the 2-3-5 formation, the dominant tactical formation Philadelphia soccer teams would have employed from the 1880s through the 1950s.
Union favored to win on Saturday, roundup of reaction to Independence Super Semifinal win, 30% of entire MLS wage bill on display tonight, Togo goalie crippled in terrorist attack abandoned, fake fans fill stadium and more news
Sometimes football is all about results. In the World Cup Final or in league matches, sometimes the only way to get those results is to play ugly.
Former Arsenal star Robert Pires has been in contact with Philadelphia Union, Union manager Peter Nowak confirmed Wednesday. The winger/attacking midfielder could sign with the Union this summer after his contract runs out with Villareal.
Califf on Union fans, news ahead of Thursday’s game in Toronto, Independence news, World Cup tickets at the supermarket and more morning news.