Independence player Caroline Seger nominated for FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year; Union expansion draft predictions; local college roundup; Newcastle wants Donovan; TFC supporters’ posteriors kissed further; Cosmos want to be 20th; more FIFA zaniness; Germany 1954 World Cup winning team on meth; Paul the Octopus conspiracy; Chilean miners lose match, must go back down mine and more morning news.
UPDATED: An Edson Buddle goal from a David Beckham corner kick was the difference as the Union fell to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Galaxy before a record crowd at PPL Park. PSP has postgame analysis, player ratings, photos and video highlights.
Tonight’s U.S. national team match vs. Colombia wraps up a seven-day stretch of soccer unlike any other. It’s the last of four matches over seven days at PPL Park. PSP previews each.
Two Union strikes up for goal of the week; Beckham speaks, but doesn’t have as much impact as a horse; Rodriguez & Lindsey named to WPS Best XI; some local college news; Toronto fans in revolt; the president of Bolivia knees an opponent on the pitch and one other thing…hmmm….What was it?…Oh yeah, Liverpool to replace two Yanks with one.
A roundup of reaction to the Union’s humbling in Colorado, Philly takes 9,000 vote lead in WC host city vote, ticked off Canadians, WPS news, how CONCACAF is killing USA v Mexico rivalry, more on the suit against US Soccer, today’s Footy on the Telly and more morning news. Where’s my cup of tea?
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