A new USMNT prospect appears from nowhere, and some other quick hits for the national team.
Tag: Sunil Gulati
Do it Fred! And more morning news
Fred says the Union needs to continue shooting the ball; new MLS players salary info; the Padres are pis…I mean miffed; Guzan pelted by coins, lighters, drinks, shots on goal; Ronaldinho making “remakarble progress” losing weight, Paul the Octopus pulls for England, your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more morning news.
US WC coverage, Onyewu talk, Biden going to SA and more
Remember 1950? You should. North Korean supporters remember 1966 fondly. Chicago Fire respond to Novak’s criticisms while the American media courts criticisms of its World Cup coverage. Kljestan not waffling on move to Belgium. You hate puns? Put it in the comments.
U.S. Men to take on Turkey in Philadelphia
The U.S. will take on Turkey at Lincoln Financial Field on May 29th in what will be their final tune up before the World Cup, according to the Associated Press. An official announcement is due out tomorrow at a press conference with mayor Michael Nutter, U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati, […]
USL, NASL strike deal
The U.S. Soccer Federation has brokered a deal for a single Division 2 soccer league to operate this year. USSF officials announced the deal Thursday as a one-year compromise between the United Soccer Leagues and the breakaway teams that moved to form their own league, the North American Soccer League. […]
That USL/TOA/NASL thing, part II
On Tuesday I posted a timeline describing the development of the USL since its origins as an indoor soccer league in 1986, through its absorption of other professional leagues in the 199os and its eventual (incidental?) purchase by Nike in 2008. Creating the time-line was made easier thanks to the […]