The Slovenians talk smack, causing Tim Howard to chuckle. Findley on playing against guys he watches on TV and Onyewu on his popularity in South Africa. Why the TV ratings for the World Cup are so good, why soccer is here to stay, and why Glenn Beck can shut up. Reaction to Spain’s defeat, other WC tidbits, video of North Korea’s 1-0 victory over Brazil and some local news to boot.
Philadelphia Union lost 2-0 to the Kansas City Wizards, as manager Peter Nowak’s lineup tinkering failed to pan out and a Michael Orozco ejection sealed their fate. Check here for video highlights.
Didier Drogba fractures his elbow and will miss the World Cup, Rio Ferdinand is out of the World Cup after injuring his knee in training, Altidore sprains his ankle, Union news ahead of Saturday’s match against Chicago Fire and more US and World Cup morning news.
Salinas, Nowak, Rodriguez, Convey, Torres, Spector, Bornstein, Beasley, DeMerit, Hahnemann, Dempsey, Bradley, Klinsmann, Reyna, Fabregas, Benitez. Have I mentioned Brad Pitt?
The Union Sound podcast interview with Manchester United’s Denis Irwin, a look at SSSs, reaction to the the US roster, Jose Mourinho exhales hot air and more morning news.
Reading United and the Harrisburg City Islanders win, Jose Mourinho wants to make Real Madrid even more hated, Peter Nowak has company vs. Freddie Ljungberg, and other news of the day.
Reading United get second victory of the season in 3-1 victory over the North Virginia Royals.
Alex Dixon and Martin Murphy will join UNC teammates Billy Schuler and Scott Goodwin on the USL Premier Development League side Reading United AC. Reading host the Hampton Roads Piranhas for their May 8 season opener.
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