Califf says dominating Houston would be huge, without Le Toux the Union would be struggling. Sakiewicz praises Nowak, doesn’t take playoffs for granted. Colorado tops Crew. magicJack WPS franchise terminated. Independence update. Weekend TV listings. More news.
Peter Nowak might have a claim to MLS executive of the year, but his questionable lineup choices have cost the Union points for two years. Now it’s playoff time, and there will be no decision more important for the Union than the starting lineups. This is Nowak’s time to prove he’s truly a great coach. Will he do it?
MacMath listed as questionable in Tuesday’s injury report. Le Toux named Player of the Month – twice! Le Toux and Marfan named to Best XI for Week 29. Has Roger Torres bought out the remainder of his contract with America de Cali? New York moves into fourth place. More news.
While the team is still clearly a work in progress, the PSP looks at who stood up for the USA and who just stood out, following two consecutive defeats at the hands of Costa Rica and Belgium.
Joe Tait to Union rumors pickup. Daily News says signing announcement is expected. Union forwards feeling confident. Harrisburg City Islanders excited for Saturday’s USL PRO final. More news and the weekend’s (scant) soccer Footy on the Telly listings.
Old US Soccer, meet new US Soccer. After a truly Bradley-esque first half, Jurgen Klinsmann reshuffled the team into a faster, more confident attacking outfit that almost stole a victory from Mexico.