U.S. Open Cup Final: The Mystery of Chessboxin’
It’s time to start thinking about the tactical approach to the US Open Cup final. Kevin Kinkead gets the conversation started.
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Tactics Talk / US Open Cup
Match previews
Preview: Union vs Columbus Crew
Philly needs all three points against a Columbus side that welcomes Kei Kamara back into the fold.
US Soccer History
Pro/rel and the “Fricker Plan”: Killed or never was?
Was a plan to introduce promotion/relegation in US professional soccer before the 1994 World Cup killed? Steve Holroyd looks at the evidence.
Daily news roundups
Notes from Curtin’s presser, Garber says no pro/rel, more news
Notes from Curtin’s presser. Garber says no pro/rel in MLS anytime soon, believes league on track to join the world’s best.
Press Conference
Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference
Curtin discusses how the team may benefit from sitting back at home and look to counterattack, the improved defensive play, the plans for Maurice Edu’s return, and much more.
Player ratings
Player ratings & analysis: Earthquakes 1-2 Union
Conor Casey saved the day when it looked like a dire match was going to be decided by a wild handball.
Daily news roundups
Cast your vote, US schooled by Brazil, more news
Cast your vote for the name of the Union’s USL team. US destroyed by Brazil in last warmup game before playoff against Mexico. More news.
USMNT
International Friendly recap: USMNT 1–4 Brazil
Brazil destroyed the US on Tuesday night, and they weren’t even at their best. Klinsmann has some serious work to do between now and October.
A View from Afar / Commentary
Conor Casey rages against the dying of the light
The tide of age stops for no one. But Conor Casey will not go gentle into that good night. PSP’s Dan Walsh offers this appreciation.
USMNT
Preview: USMNT v Brazil
Friday’s victory over Peru did little to inspire confidence that the US Men are ready to face a foe of the caliber of Brazil. Michael Bradley returns for this game, and his relentless driving energy, allied with Jozy Altidore’s finishing (he scored two versus Peru, his first since March 25), might be enough to get the US on the board. But keeping Neymar and Co. out is the bigger challenge for Klinsmann’s team.
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