We roundup of the morning’s news ahead of today’s second stage of the Re-Entry draft – C’mon, Union, let’s make some deals! – including Seattle Sounders supporters spat, US moves up to 18 in FIFA rankings, Argentina bigger soccer talent exporter than Brazil, will Washington Freedom become magicJack FC and more.
The Daily News reports that it “appears” Mondragon will join the Union; Nakazawa says “fans in Philly are awesome;” Akron wins NCAA College Cup;how the MLS academy system is influencing the SUperDraft pool; USMNT to play Egypt; Holden’s wonder strike; soccer-related violence in Russia and more news.
Philadelphia Union made Chris Seitz and Fred available for the first MLS re-entry draft next week, meaning each could be playing for a new team next season. PSP has the breakdown and a look at who’s available to the Union in this MLS version of free agency.
Previously linked to the New York Red Bulls, the New York Post speculates that Faryd Mondragon is headed to the Union.
Fred and the Union have been bloodied this season, but they’re still kicking. Now, Thierry Henry, Rafa Marquez and the Red Bulls finally come to town. But will the stars play? PSP previews.
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