Roundup of reaction to Union win over Red Bulls and more morning news.
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One more day!
[UPDATE: Player-related announcement expected Friday afternoon.] SBI reports Gabriel Farfan signed. Why we shouldn’t worry so much about having only five defenders. MacMath and Okugo to miss three games for national team duty. Independence doubleheader on Saturday. Where does MLS stand “soccermetrically”? Champions League draw, your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more.
Salinas to be protected? More news
Could a recent article on the Union’s website signal that Shea Salinas will be protected? Goal.com says Seitz is why Le Toux is not MVP. WPS is on the verge of collapse as FC Gold Pride folds. Colorado v Dallas in MLS Cup final. Special 1 TV looks at Wayne Rooney’s radical treatment and more morning news.
Raves: Holmfridur Magnusdottir
Our series of “Raves,” in which PSP’s writers each pick out one Philadelphia player to rave about and tell you why you should love them too, continues with a look at Holmfridur Magnusdottir of the Philadelphia Independence, the best left back in Philadelphia. Along the way, there’s a bit on why you should care about the women’s game.
Independence break through to Final
Danesha Adams’ controversial 103rd minute goal in Thursday’s Super Semifinal puts the Independence in Sunday’s WPS Championship against FC Gold Pride.
Independence trumps Freedom
Amy Rodriguez scored in the 120th minute to put Philadelphia in Thursday’s WPS Super Semifinal against Boston.