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News roundup: Curtin’s presser, Nova beat Syracuse, LA derby crowned El Tráfico

Photo: Daniel Studio

Philadelphia Union

Recap of Curtin’s press conference.

KYW looks at Saturday’s match.

Where to watch it. Fingers crossed the Living Well broadcast features J.P. Dellacamera and Tommy Smyth.

With Medunjanin retiring from international duty, now might be a good time to reread Jonathan Tannenwald’s piece on Haris from last August.

New Zolo Talk podcast is up.

Local

Villanova shut out Syracuse, 2-0.

The Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association is offering college scholarships to high school seniors. Deadline is April 20.

NASL

Over 20,000 in the D.C. area watched last Saturday’s match of the Richmond Kickers vs. Indy Eleven on TV. Wow, I didn’t realize Jack McInerney was such a draw 😉

MLS

Grant Wahl interviewed Bob Bradley.

They’re calling this weekend’s LAFC/Galaxy game “El Tráfico”. Zlatan is flying in today and may be available on Saturday.

The Rapids traded Jared Watts to Houston.

FC Dallas signed Maxi Urruti to a three-year contract extension.

Orlando City owner sold nearly 9 percent of team to an investment group. Apparently, Orlando increased 80% in value in one year.

Around the globe

Chess champion Garry Kasparov on the World Cup and the ugly side of the beautiful game. And speaking of Russia, Fifa are investigating “racist” chants directed at Pogba and Dembele.

This is pretty cool:

https://twitter.com/reuterspictures/status/979007394251509760

Highlight of the day

5 Comments

  1. That Reuters picture is pretty damned awesome!

  2. LiveWell Network TV listings not showing the game in the time slot…

  3. OneManWolfpack says:

    So… soccer face guy is gonna mess me up for a while. Thanks!

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