Ruiz nominated for Goal of the Week. Saturday’s draw means drop in power rankings. Okugo makes Best XI. RSL news ahead of CONCACAF CL final first leg. Mail bombs in Glasgow. Getafe “Team Dubai” rebranding, still time to support the Anderson Monarchs film. More news.
Before so much as kicking a ball, the Philadelphia Union made Carlos Ruiz the new face of the franchise. But his lazy play is in marked contrast to a Union team that finished 2010 ripe with confidence and chemistry. After unseating Danny Mwanga in the starting lineup, is the chemistry problem Ruiz?
Fredy Montero may sit again due to injury, but Seattle is coming off an impressive first win after struggling to start the season. The Union, meanwhile, are in first place and looking to tighten that hold.
First place belongs to Philadelphia after the Union put in a typical working man’s performance to down the overpaid, over-the-hill stars from New York.
Nowak says the team’s mental and physical condition after the USOC loss is fine. Califf says the team are the kind of guys you want to have on your side in a fight. Expect a summer friendlies announcement in “30 days or so.” Independence season opener on Sunday. More news and your weekend television listings.
Kyle Nakazawa and the Union are waiting for Saturday’s big match against the floating pink cows of doom from up Route 95. PSP has a preview.