Tweet roundup from Greece (it’s a slow news day!), season previews, more on FC Dallas as the Land of Misfit Former Union Players, owner of local soccer blog affiliate bought by the owner of another local soccer blog affiliate, you weekend TV listings and more.
As the Independence start preseason training, six players are absent with the best excuse in the world: they’re representing the USA.
Reaction from the Union’s Thursday’s win over USF. Season ticket card to replace paper tickets. The problems with the MLS schedule. Three Independence players get national team call ups as preseason schedule released. Is Manchester United about to become Qatari-owned? Your weekend footy on the telly listings and more news.
Alejandro Moreno is one classy fellow as he talks about leaving Philly. Ryan Richter is local and he’s totally stoked. Galaxy unconcerned about Beckham’s absence. I say we’re unconcerned about his presence. Feds crack down on sports streaming sites. Video of when good times turn bad, more news.
USA Egypt called off, Americans on the move in the transfer window
Union news in the wake of Knighton being “abruptly waived.” Amy Rodriguez assists and scores as USWNT beat China to win the Four Nations Tournament. Sky Sports knuckle-dragger Richard Keys blames “dark forces” for conspiring against him and more news. Plus: the State of the Union.