This summer will go down in soccer history for the number of prestigious matchups which saw the participation of MLS clubs.
After the Kansas City Wizards defeated Manchester United, next up is a chance for FC Dallas to measure themselves up against defending UEFA Champions League winners Inter Milan tonight at Pizza Hut Park (9 p.m. ET, Fox Soccer Channel & Galavisión). Here’s a glimpse at a potential FCD starting lineup.
As Inter Milan prepare for their first-ever matchup against an MLS team, the club’s new manager Rafa Benítez finds a way to take a dig at Americans … those who run Liverpool.
Before the game in Frisco, the Philadelphia Union, who also took Manchester United to the brink this summer, host the East-leading Columbus Crew in the ESPN2 Game of the Week (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes). If they are serious about a playoff push the Union need this game in the worst way. The players themselves know it.
This is just the start of a stretch that will see Philadelphia play Columbus, Real Salt Lake and FC Dallas. We’ll see what the Union are made of.
Nowak has once again reiterated that he is sticking with Chris Seitz as his goalkeeper for tonight’s match. However, the club’s new acquisitions could make the biggest difference.
No. 1 SuperDraft pick Danny Mwanga will likely lead the Union attack and one writer includes him among the rookies who have made an impact in 2010.
While KC Wizards rookie Teal Bunbury contemplates which national team to represent – the USA or Canada – the US Under-17 residency camp has claimed a former Canadian U-17 player who grew up in Arizona.
The Houston Dynamo will have a lot more than pride on the line as they host Monarcas Morelia tonight (8 p.m. ET, Telefutura) for the right to face the New England Revolution in the SuperLiga 2010 final and ensure an MLS club wins the big money purse.
For their part, New England stayed undefeated against Mexican clubs in SuperLiga competition by advancing to the final for the second time in club history. They needed PKs to do it against Puebla on Wednesday and the game was not without controversy.
A final between New England and Houston would be a repeat of the 2008 SuperLiga final which the Revs claimed on PKs.
It was not all good news on Wednesday. The LA Galaxy could not win by the four goals necessary to advance to the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League in Puerto Rico.
Next up for Bruce Arena’s men in a little more than 48 hours is the LA Galaxy’s battle against world greats Real Madrid and their manager José Mourinho.
Real Madrid warmed up for the Galaxy with a match in San Francisco on Wednesday. Cristiano Ronaldo put on a show with the game-winning goal against Mexico’s Club América at Candlestick Park.
On the eve of the “Match of the Titans” in Detroit, the owners of the Silverdome outline their innovative plans to transform the Silverdome into an outdoor soccer stadium sitting on a concert venue. They like their chances to lure an MLS expansion team.
New Fire DP Freddie Ljungberg made his first appearance in front of Chicago media on Wednesday and addressed his exit in Seattle with Sounders coaches and administration.
In other international soccer news that can only come from Argentina: Diego Maradona could succeed himself at the helm of the national team.
As a Chinese government fund prepares to purchase Liverpool from its American owners, this article looks at why the EPL is attractive to foreign owners and uses the NY Yankees to explain it.
Lastly, another American had a crack against Manchester United the other night. Former FC Dallas SuperDraft pick Ryan Guy took advantage of the stage by performing this flip throw-in which made highlight reels. (VIDEO)
