Plus, Union trade homegrown rights to FC Dallas, ch-ch-changes between U.S. Soccer and NWSL, 53-year-old Japanese player, more.
Tag: CBA
News roundup: MLS vs. MLSPA, USMNT Jan. camp, Sky Blue signing
Plus, Mark McKenzie and Mesut Özil rumors, Diego Fagundez off to Austin, COVID in the UK, more.
News roundup: Union’s academy ripping it up, Kelyn Rowe traded to Sporting KC, Mourinho sacked
Plus Phang cost $250 an hour, Zack Steffen named player of the year, a derby in India that attracts 100K, more.
PSP talks with Danny Cruz about the CBA
PSP talked with Danny Cruz to learn more about how he, along with Brian Carroll, came to be Union’s MLSPU representative for the current CBA negotiations, what issues he feels are important, and how he and his teammates interact during the ongoing process.
A primer on lockouts in pro sports
The MLS Players Union members are prepared to strike if a new CBA isn’t negotiated before the start of the season on March 6. While MLS has not countered with the threat of a lockout, recent sports history has shown that to be a real possibility. Steve Holroyd has a primer on lockouts.
No new Valdes news, Union GK signing coming soon, Cruz on CBA, US falls to Chile, more
Valdes negotiations continue. Goalkeeper signing coming soon. Cruz says players united on CBA. US gives up lead twice in loss to Chile. More news.