Supporters Summit. Kansas City and Houston replace New York behind the Union with mid-week wins. Independence nab player, sportswoman and coach of the year awards.
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MLS releases new DP rules for young players
MLS has announced new age-based rules for Designated Players that reduce the hit younger players make on a team’s salary cap. The new rules may reduce the amount Freddy Du will take up of the Union’s salary cap in 2012.
Standings showdown
Three of the Eastern Conference teams in striking distance of the Union in the Eastern Conference standings are each playing two games between Wednesday and Sunday. In an increasingly crowded playoff field, here’s what the standings might look like if the Union cannot secure three points in Columbus.
Adu debut, Le Toux for two, Angel rumors, more news
The news of Adu’s debut and Le Toux’s two goals on Saturday was pushed out of the spotlight on Sunday as Twitter popped with news of a possible move by Juan Pablo Angel to the Philadelphia Union. Independence drop final game of the regular season to finish second.
The road ahead
The remaining twelve games present challenges and opportunities for the Union. How they do in the first two may be critical to their future over the following ten games.
Money, money, money
The Daily News reports Ruiz is headed to Veracruz for the money. Vote Torres for Goal of the Week. Independence owner on WPS expansion, working with MLS. The Klinsmann era begins.