The kids come up big with five second half goals and the benches are cleared twice as the Union down Harrisburg City Islander in a “friendly.” Running laps. Who’s the 6′ 1″ Brit who can score headers from corner kicks? Youth players choosing academy clubs over high school teams. Fox to broadcast Chelsea v Man Utd on Super Bowl Sunday. More news.
Reaction to USWNT semifinal win over France in WWC. Ruiz denies trade rumors – again. The PSP is on the YSA. Garfan says playing LB is fun. More news.
Union no.1 in Soccer America power rankings. Praise for Michael Farfan and Amobi Okugo. Reading United roster taking shape and boy does it look good. Gamesmanship in final El Clasico begins well before the whistle, more news.
Union climb to 5th in power rankings. LA columnist thinks Union will win. Beckham scored on Mondragon at WC 1998 and hopes to do so again. Ochocinco makes KC reserves. Reaction to USA loss. 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame class announced and much, much more news.
Injury concerns for Le Toux and Mondragon prove to be nothing. Union relaxed and focused on set pieces. Some on the down-slope NFL guy thinks he’s playing for Sporting KC. USMNT Argentina/Paraguay friendlies roster announced, more news.
A poll of MLS players ranks PPL Park the eighth most intimidating stadium in the league. Eighth?!? Union take a few days off. Support ‘Stache Bash. Lousy losers. Your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more morning news