Vote Le Toux for Goal of the Week, Union playoff hopes, outstanding Independence defender Nikki Krzysik, Red Bulls the new Chelsea, MLS in the CONCACAF Champions League, Mathis to retire, facile FIFA fines, the Vatican is not amused and more morning news. Where’s my coffee…
Some end-of-week news to talk about while you’re waiting to order your Union Dog at Saturday’s Union match against New England Revolution. Including mid-season grades, an excellent profile of a Philly soccer player from the 1950s, trade rumors and signings, WPS restructuring and an American four minute hat-trick against a Chelsea XI.
Irish boycott Red Bulls? Le Toux is POTW, Nery Castillo joins Fire, Villareal looking to sell Altidore, and more in the Round Up!
Dutch and German news ahead of today’s semifinal, Spain sticking with Torres, who wants a Dirk Kuyt made of gold, Wayne Rooney: Forever After, and MULTIPLE RANTS!
Defenders: 6 goals
Midfielders: 12 goals
Strikers: 5 goals (1 PK, 3 German)
Come on down, Mr. Vittek. You are the only striker to score an open field goal against a non-Australian defense.
Highlights from World Cup friendlies, Turkey wants Euro 2016, and AC Milan is in DC for a yawner tonight.