Tweet roundup from Greece (it’s a slow news day!), season previews, more on FC Dallas as the Land of Misfit Former Union Players, owner of local soccer blog affiliate bought by the owner of another local soccer blog affiliate, you weekend TV listings and more.
Le Toux signs major marketing deal. Official Philadelphia Union Soccer Schools announced. Making cuts is not easy. Marcelo Bielsa to become USMNT technical director? More news.
The Michael Orozco Fiscal mystery to be cleared up at a press conference later today. Details of US Open Cup match against DC released. Ruiz says it was always the Union for MLS return. RSL first MLS team to reach CONCACAF CL semis. That poor owl has died and much, much more news.
After the Re-Entry Draft, Peter Nowak explains the Union are looking at the big picture and planning for the long term; Nowak questions Galaxy’s acquisition of Juan Pablo Angel, club’s roster structuring; reactions to the draft from around the league; Seitz shows his class; Cascadia Derby Triangle away ticket solution; Blazer Q&A and more morning news.
17-year-old Agudelo scores in USA debut. Jay DeMerit to sign with Vancouver today. FIFA bans and fines six including two executive committee members but clears Spain/Portugal 2018 and Qatar 2022 of vote trading. SAF says modern soccer players are “fragile human beings,” and more morning news
Chat with Mwanga on Union site from 1:30pm; Le Toux for MOT; Will Fred win Save of the Week; Independence release protected/unprotected roster; WSJ says soccer is watched; FIFA officials suspended; More on the Saga of Wayne Rooney; Liverpool tour with Iron Maiden; Pele turns 70 and more morning new