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Daily news roundups

Valdes on his status, Union to return to Disney, locals named to Combine, Riley wants ex-Indys, more

Carlos Valdes on his current status. Union will return to preseason Disney Classic. Several players with local connections invited to MLS Combine. Paul Riley wants former Independence players in Portland. More news.

Breaking News / Union

Valdes loan expires, Union return possible

Santa Fe has confirmed they will allow Valdes’ loan to expire on Dec. 31, so the Colombian international will return to the Union unless another deal emerges. UPDATE: Valdes’ agent says he’s “101 percent” certain Valdes won’t play in MLS for first half of the 2014 season.

Union

2013 Re-Entry Draft preview

Who might the Union take in this week’s Re-Entry Draft? PSP examines the options, including Philly native Bobby Convey (pictured).

Daily news roundups

Union development partners, locals abound on NSCAA end-of-season lists, Kreis to NYC FC, more

Union announces youth development affiliates. Locals all over NSCAA end of season award lists. RSL’s Kreis takes NYC FC job. Miami Beckham United? More news.

MLS

Brrrrr…MLS Cup Final needs a different date, one way or the other

Freezing conditions undoubtedly had an affect on the quality of play in Saturday’s MLS Cup final. What’s a league to do? Earl Reed explores.

Daily news roundups

Re-entry Draft list, KC GK Nielsen retires, USOC games during WC break, more news

Lots of local connections and other names of interest on Re-Entry Draft list. Jimmy Nielsen announces his retirement. Looks like USOC games will take place during the World Cup break. More news.

Daily news roundups

Reaction to KC’s MLS Cup final win and US WC draw, Union Academy alumni in College Cup Final Four, more

Reaction to Sporting Kansas City’s penalty kick win over RSL in MLS Cup final. The US World Cup draw. Madison and Steffen to face off in College Cup semis. More news.

NCAA Division III

Division III championship recap: Messiah outlasts Rutgers-Camden in 2-1 overtime thriller

Jeremy Payne’s second overtime period goal ends Rutgers-Camden’s undefeated season to secure Messiah’s tenth national championship.

NCAA Division III

Division III men’s soccer Final Four recap: Rutgers-Camden, Messiah advance for local final

An improbable 75-yard free kick goal sends Rutgers-Camden to the NCAA Division III final against perennial powerhouse Messiah. Phil Naegely has a semifinal recap from San Antonio.

USMNT / World Cup

So, about that World Cup draw…

The US national team drew the ultimate Group of Death in the World Cup. Some say it’s the toughest group ever in a World Cup. PSP’s Jeremy Lane examines the group and notes it just might be possible for the US to make it out of this group.