Trying to be enthusiastic about tonight’s All-Star Game, the PSP links to the Mondragon and Beckham memory lane stories, has some power rankings, roundsup some more All-Star news including a picture of the MLS jersey, finds some more news from elsewhere, and still can’t decide if the All-Star Game is worth watching.
The Union announced on Tuesday that Thorne Holder has been waived. Holder’s departure opens up an international spot on the Union roster.
Looking at the Union’s stats against Real Madrid. Conclusion: Marfan is better than Cronaldo and Kaka.
PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s photo essay of the Union’s spirited encounter with Real Madrid.
They came to see Ronaldo and the stars of Madrid. They left talking of Michael Farfan, checking their cell phones to see replays of an incredible goal. The Union lost 2-1 to Real Madrid, but a strong performance should give the team confidence heading into the second half of the MLS season.
Real Madrid comes to Philadelphia, and they probably won’t stay at the Holiday Inn.