Preseason training starts for the Union at YSC today and it is open to the public. Perlaza deal problems. Mondragon on Deportiva Republica. Diego Forlan to Seattle? “I like that Boon-Boo-Ree” and more morning news.
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Signings roundup, no Mintal, more news
Coverage of the Mondragon and Valdes signings roundup. Report from Germany says Mintal no go. Paul the Octopus memorialized. Your weekend TV listings and more news.
It snows, Le Toux wins assist of the year
More recognition of Le Toux’s awesomeness, Rapinoe to the Independence, some MLS news and more. I’ve got some serious shoveling to do.
Rodriguez goal assures USWNT World Cup spot
The Philadelphia Independence’s Amy Rodriguez scored the lone goal in the USWNT’s win over Italy to qualify for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. Despite being the last team to qualify, the US was seeded at the top of Group C. The draw for the tournament will happen on Monday, November 29, at 1:30pm.
Rodriguez scores hat trick in WC qualifier
Philadelphia Independence forward Amy Rodriguez scored a hat trick in the USWNT’s 9-0 demolition of Guatemala. The win secures a spot for the US the semifinals of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. The undefeated US next plays the also undefeated Costa Rica on November 1 to determine first place in Group B.
Independence earn crucial road win in Chicago
Amy Rodriguez found the net to put the Independence up eight minutes into the second half. After Chicago equalized nine minutes later, substitute Lianne Sanderson sealed the deal for the Independence.