Le Toux will miss Saturday’s match against the Galaxy, the players are told to focus and Sakiewicz says he would have made the team run more after Tuesday’s loss. Lori Lindsey is named WPS player of the month, the new USMNT home jersey is officially unveiled and more.
Coach Nowak talks about Le Toux’s injury, makes the team do laps after poor effort in loss against Red Bulls, a roundup of match reports, Lori Lindsey named WPS Player of the Week, Barcelona “fans” attack Jose Mourinho and more.
The Independence move into third place in the WPS as Rodriguez, Falk and Sanderson put Philadelphia ahead of Washington in the team’s first win of the season.
Seitz looks for the positive, LeBlanc training with Canada, the USMNT to train in Princeton, what style of soccer should the MLS embrace, the importance of soccer video games in attracting new fans, Forbes looks at the biggest earners in the game, summer international friendlies, Comcast still sucks, and more morning news.
The Philadelphia Independence played to a draw in their second match but netted their first goal, courtesy of Allison Falk.
The beginning of Toronto FC’s season has been so bad that even the mayor is nervous and the team’s supporters are “getting antsy.” This morning’s roundup of Philly soccer news and more ahead of a very possible first road win for the Union.