MLS All-Stars fall 3-1 to Roma. Don Garber says league will expand to 24 teams by 2020. Harrisburg tops Phoenix, new stadium plan in the works. Reading United’s Lowe and Plumhoff named to PDL All-League team. More.
When Don Garber gives his defacto “State of the League” comments during halftime at the All-Star Game, his first order of business should be dealing with Chivas USA.
Brek Shea joins Geoff Cameron and Maurice Edu in Philly with Stoke. Hack plans to play “a bunch of guys.” Gaber says not a question of if MLS expands but when and how much. Holden diagnosed with torn ACL. More.
Hackworth says Union defensive effort “as bad as it’s ever been.” Robbie Rogers makes history in LA debut. More news.
PSP’s Earl Reed runs over the big picture related to the big New York City FC announcement.
Reading and Ocean City pull off major upsets in USOC 2nd round over pro sides. OC files protest to have site of PPL 3rd rounder moved. Manchester City and New York Yankees backed NYCFC 20th MLS club. More news.
Jack McInerney becomes only the second Union player to be named MLS Player of the Month. Hack says the defense needs return to earlier form for Union to have success against Seattle. PDA U-18s ranked No. 1 in the country. More.
Does it really make sense for the twentieth MLS franchise to be in New York City? Earl Reed explores.
PSP makes the case for why 5 refs are better than 3 (and goal-line technology). Yes, we’re using common sense again, in a way that no one else seems to be, because unlike Europe, we actually have other successful team sports to draw upon for examples. Also, a few quick hits on the Union.
Hackworth describes Saturday’s performance in loss to NE as the Union’s worst of the year. Jimmy McLaughlin scores in Harrisburg’s home opener win. NYT reports Abu Dhabi royal nearing purchase of 20th MLS team. Garber says “way too much” soccer on TV. More.
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