When the MLS and the Players Union meet this week to resume contract negotiations they will be joined by George H. Cohen, director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. ESPN discusses this possible “glimmer of hope.” Peter Nowak discusses the upcoming third stage of pre-season training. Focusing on tactics, […]
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Daily news roundup
The Philadelphia Union will play the New York Red Bulls in their first MLS Play-in match for the US Open Cup. The match will take place on a still to be determined date in April. The Union will have to win three consecutive matches to reach the round of 16. […]
Daily news roundup
Major League Soccer’s player’s union fired back at management Sunday, blaming the league for a potential strike. Notable quote from union chief Bob Foose to the AP: “It will also be a shame if the league’s refusal to improve its system results in a work stoppage.” More on strike talks from […]
Daily news roundup
MLS labor negotiations postponed due to snow storm. The Daily News reports on double duty for Orozco and Nowak’s fine-tooth comb. MLSnet reports on building team spirit and the role of veterans in establishing leadership on the Union squad. Landon Donovan gets assist and earns penalty kick in Everton’s 2-1 […]
Independence pass on Marta, other morning news
The Philadelphia Independence passed on the world’s best female player in the WPS dispersal draft. Instead, Marta goes to the San Francisco Bay area, while the Independence took goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc, who led the league in clean sheets last year. Marta may make a lot of money, but something tells […]
Daily news roundup
The Union’s Michael Orozco is “adjusting to the team.” Steve Ralston, the MLS all-time games played leader, turns down contract with New England Revolution and joins the USSF Division 2 expansion side AC St. Louis as player/coach. St. Louis is his hometown. US midfielder Ricardo Clark’s Eintracht Frankfurt’s debut could […]