News roundup: MLS season starts April, NWSL signings, Chelsea’s new manager
Plus, Vancouver sign Colombian winger, Abby Dahlkemper’s move to Man City, ESPN attempting to acquire LaLiga rights, more.
Plus, Vancouver sign Colombian winger, Abby Dahlkemper’s move to Man City, ESPN attempting to acquire LaLiga rights, more.
A couple of Union homegrowns made their European debuts this weekend, while another got his first call up to the USMNT. The SuperDraft happened over the week, with each team adding players except the Union. A couple of USMNT players made an impact for their clubs, while the USWNT eased past Colombia.
Plus, Union trade homegrown rights to FC Dallas, ch-ch-changes between U.S. Soccer and NWSL, 53-year-old Japanese player, more.
Plus, Mark McKenzie and Mesut Özil rumors, Diego Fagundez off to Austin, COVID in the UK, more.
Plus, Sky Blue FC re-sign Gina Lewandowski, FIFA file criminal complaint vs. Sepp Blatter, A-League opener delayed, more.
Plus, Amobi Okugo makes Forbes’ 30 Under 30, LAFC declines option for Bradley Wright-Phillips, first woman to ref a men’s Champions League match, more.
Plus, Union’s new scouts, MLS chartering flights for int’l players, FIFA’s AI-driven semi-automated VAR in ’21, ,more.
The Union are still eyeing a second trophy this season, while we take a look at what worries each team heading into the playoffs. The international break is in full swing, with the USMNT facing Panama today and the USWNT facing the Netherlands later this month.
Also, José Andrés Martínez staying in Philly, USL midfielder suspended six games, Özil offers to pay Gunnersaurus’ salary, more.
The Union and Union II both fell to 2-1 scorelines Saturday night, to Toronto FC and Pittsburgh Riverhounds respectively. Gonazalo Higuain won’t solve all of Inter Miami’s problems. It was a big weekend for USMNT and USWNT players in Europe, with a number debuting and starting for new clubs.