Nowak is proud of how the Union played in Wednesday’s loss to DC United in the US Open Cup and has some strong words about the officiating. Despite assist from Amobi Okugo, US knocked out of qualifying for U-20 World Cup by Guatemala in 2-1 loss. Eric Hassli: Big and stupid. Video match highlights of Union and US loss and more news.
Round up of news ahead of tonight’s US Open Cup match against DC United, including how you can follow the action. Real Salt Lake advances to CONCACAF Champions League final. MacMath and Okugo to lead US U-20’s against Guatemala tonight in CONCACAF U-20 Championship Quarterfinals. More news.
The Union’s Zack MacMath and Amobi Okugo both started in the US U-20 team’s 4-0 win over Suriname on Tuesday.
[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.
With the Year Two bearing down on us, the Union’s preseason off the field leaves a sour taste for even the most rabid supporters.
A report out of Colombia says rumored Union target Jorge Perlaza is waiting for a work permit to come to MLS as another Colombian Player is linked to the Union. As unrest continues in Egypt, doubts grow over whether the February 9 USMNT friendly in Cairo will take place. Supporters groups in Egypt the unrecognized organizational heroes of the ongoing resistance to the government, more news.