Reports and reaction to USWNT winning Olympic gold. Union U-17s win Generation adidas Cup. RIvas gets extra two game ban for Hoppenot headbutt. Independence owner says team has no plans at present to join new women’s league.
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USOC: U to host Rhinos, City Islanders advance
The Union will host Rochester Rhinos next week in the third round of the US Open Cup. Harrisburg City Islanders defeat LI Rough Riders and will host New England. Reading fall to Charleston. Former Independence owner considering options. more news.
No Indy in new league, but could some Indy’s play?
Update on WPS saga. Will Independence coach Paul Riley field a team in WPSL Elite Division that includes Amy Rodriguez and Lauren Cheney? New Borislow filings show legal battle is far from over.
Deals and no deals
If, as WPS argues, there never was a settlement in place with magicJack, what about those exhibition games Borislow talked about?
Califf wants backup, WPS saga continues, more news
Califf hopes for veteran signings. Indy prez says never a deal for magicJack exhibition games as league files new motion agaisnt Florida-based nutter. Beckham talks about recent sideline ban at youth game. Rio thanks Chelsea fans. More news.
Indy owner: “We will be Back, Stronger in 2013”
Philadelphia Independence owner David Halstead addresses the cancellation of the 2012 WPS season and says the team will be back in 2013.