Plus: U23s in trouble, TV numbers in decline, and Mexico draws a crowd in California.
Tag: USMNT U-23
Olympic dream slips away from Johnson, USA
A few moments of magic were not enough to nudge the United States into the semi-finals of the Olympic qualifying tournament. El Salvador’s 96th minute tying goal sent the young Americans home long before anybody expected them back.
SI: Union in crisis. More on Califf contro. Power rankings tumble. Capt. Adu. More news.
SI says unpolished attack, goalkeeping gaffes, and Califf controversy equal a real crisis at the Union. Power rankings tumble as six teams in the East remain winless. Adu named captain of Olympic qualifiers team. Fabrice Muamba’s condition improving.
Nowak: Expect fast & physical Rapids. Should Union play MLS teams in preseason? More.
Nowak expects a fast and physical game against Colorado, says playing MLS teams in preseason wouldn’t help team to be better prepared. Torres expected to be on roster. More news.
Adu to train in Spain, Nowak excited, more news
Adu to train in Spain. Nowak excited by offseason moves, more likely to come. McInerney on his U-23 prospects. FIFA ordered to release documents. More morning news.
Suarez ban, Preseason package and grade the Union, more news
Luis Suarez banned for eight games. Union announce preseason package to see the team play Orlando in February. Grade the Union. Please, Beckham, just sign with PSG, already. More news.