Valdes on life without Mondragon. West Chester United advances to USASA Region I finals. Soccer second most popular sport in key demographic. Brazil/FIFA World Cup spat. Some guy is suing Baptist Church for ruining his chances of playing for Manchester United. More news.
The Union opened up against Orlando City in a 4-4-2, deploying three of the offseason’s major acquisitions.
Despite being sometimes looked down on as the stodgy preference of boot ball teams, the 4-4-2 provides the 2012 Union with a lot of flexibility and attacking options.
Daily News reports Panamanian international Gabrial Gomez is set to sign with the Union in a “blockbuster” deal. Valdes named to SA’s top center back list. Video from GA tour. Porter says Adu to play “major role” in Olympic effort. More news
Impact interested in Adu ahead of today’s Expansion Draft. Reaction to the new Union kit. Some idiotic Englishmen talk MLS. WPS troubles deepen. Blatter says racism row is over and it wasn’t his fault. More news, including link to Expansion Draft live stream.
Mapp says playoffs left a “bitter taste” because team expected to win. Mondragon and Valdes in end of the season awards. Okugo and Williams start for in USMNT U-23 draw in Germany. The Uprights are up at PPL. Local high school results in PA and NJ state semifinals. US/Panama friendly in January. North Korea new unofficial world champion. More news.