The Union are preparing for the second leg of Champions League against Saprissa on Wednesday night, while the rest of MLS clubs are wrapping up preseason. There were a number of big games in Spain and England, with a few USMNT players finding the net. The USWNT’s win streak came to an end Sunday against Sweden.
The Union got a big win over Toronto FC Saturday night and are now in the drivers seat for the Supporters Shield. It was a crazy week of MLS action, combined with multiple big games happening across Europe.
Plus, a Chinese soccer team stuck in Spain got to take in El Clasico over the weekend.
Sapong, Medunjanin and Najem interviews, Toronto FC *fires* the Inebriatti, the USMNT is sticking with a young roster, and Real Madrid isn’t the coolest kid on the block anymore.
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Nowak says if no Califf he’s likely to use same back line that was used against Columbus. Torres talks about how hard it is being injured. Is Mwanga too nice? Hoffman & Hoppenot with Harrisburg City Islanders for tonight’s season opener. Marquez suspension. Garber for goal-line technology. El Clasico. More news.