Sunday’s game between Seattle and Portland was big. It’s a shame the ref wasn’t up to the task.
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Jack’s back, Hack’s suspended, Le Toux knew he had it, Blatter blathers. more news
McInerney returns to the Union after being released from US Gold Cup squad. Hackworth suspended for Saturday’s game. Le Toux happy to be playmaker, just wants to win. Blatter says Brazil hosting the World Cup may have been a mistake. More.
Soumare looks set to start, rotation and depth, Ansboro on stepping down, more news
Parke’s injury not as bad as feared but Soumare looks set to start against Chicago on Saturday. On rotation and depth. Ansboro on stepping down as SoB prez. Moyes leaving Everton, expected to take over at Manchester United. More news.
Hackworth: “Play without fear,” more news
Extensive quotes from John Hackworth’s Wednesday press conference on how he’s different than Nowak, lineup changes, goalscoring, and more. McInerney says life under Nowak made him “pissed off.” Report says Costa Rican clasico to be played at PPL Park on July 15. More news.
Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Seattle Sounders
Fredy Montero may sit again due to injury, but Seattle is coming off an impressive first win after struggling to start the season. The Union, meanwhile, are in first place and looking to tighten that hold.
Nowak on Hall of Fame ballot, more news
Peter Nowak is on the Player Ballot for the 2011 class of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. More Ruiz and Holder rumors. SI’s Grant Wahl running as protest candidate for FIFA presidency. Your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more news.