Danny Califf won’t be celebrating like he did against Orlando, as he’ll sit tonight vs. Chicago. Zach Pfeffer and two Union youth players get call-ups to the USMNT U-18s. Philly’s largest adult amateur league, the Casa Soccer League, plays its week 2 today. And more news.
SI says unpolished attack, goalkeeping gaffes, and Califf controversy equal a real crisis at the Union. Power rankings tumble as six teams in the East remain winless. Adu named captain of Olympic qualifiers team. Fabrice Muamba’s condition improving.
Grainy video and sort of news from Union’s first loss in Costa Rica. Le Toux scores another PK for Vancouver. WPS update. USA v Italy news. Liverpool’s shaky win. More video, more news.
Sebastien Le Toux confirms he has been traded to Vancouver. More news.
With a series of impressive summer signings and his proven track record, Jose Mourinho has Real Madrid looking like a contender, both domestically and in the Champions League.
Paul the Psychic Octopus sets Germany on edge, Jozy Altidore goes to a Mets game, who will be the US coach, NASA weighs in on the Jubulani, is Dempsey going to AC Milan, a statue for Maradona, Toolzinho and more morning news.