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Apologies for not putting one up yesterday, but when i woke up to submit it my internet was out. I just added those links to today's so enjoy.
Zac MacMath: Leadership and emotions
MacMath needs to start being a leader on an extremely young back-line. Something that is lacking since Danny Califf was shipped out.
Player ratings and analysis: Impact 2-0 Union
A good breakdown of the game over at Phillysoccerpage. They also rated the players, and none of them except Okugo got a grade above 6. Which is average.
MLS Power Rankings: Week 22 - MLSsoccer.com
The Union don't move up or down and stay at 14 in the power rankings. San Jose, Houston and Seattle round out the top three, respectively.
For the second time this season Donovan Ricketts has been traded, this time to portland in an exchange for Goalkeeper Troy Perkins.
Click the jump for more soccer links
Morgan lifts US women to dramatic soccer win - ESPNThe U.S. women score a late winner in extra-time to defeat Canada 4-3 and create a World Cup rematch between U.S. and Japan.
Cristiano ronaldo wants to be like Beckham and finish career in MLS - examiner
More about Ronaldo wanting to come to MLS when he finishes his career in Europe.
U.S. women's soccer team grabs Derek Jeter's attention - USA Today
Much like the rest of america, Derek Jeter is captivated by the U.S. womens soccer team.
Goals of the week - MLSsoccer.com
the goals in the running for MLS goal of the week. One from the Union's game shows up.
Save of the week - MLSsoccer.com
Some really good saves up for voting this week.
Team of the Week (week 22) - MLSsoccer.com
No Union made the list after a poor showing in Montreal, but a lot of good performances around the league earned others a spot.
World champions Japan reach women's soccer final - Yahoo!
Japan reaches the Olympic final for the second major meeting in a row against the U.S. The last meeting came in the World Cup final.
The autopsy for Kirk Urso showed that he suffered no trauma, and instead may have died of natural causes. More tests are still being done to determine the exact cause.
U.S. Soccer in discussions to keep women home after the Olympics - Sports Illustrated
The U.S. no longer have a top flight women's soccer league after the collapse of the WPS earlier this year. Now U.S. Soccer is trying to keep talents like Hope Solo and Alex Morgan on home soil instead of going abroad to Europe. Many were on short term deals with semi-pro clubs prior to the Olympic Campaign.
From the Brotherly Game:
Incase you missed it, Ryan S is doing poetry recaps of the games. This is the first one done, and it is a really good read.
Also Jack did a good piece early yesterday about Freddy Adu needing to step up and become the centerfold of our stagnant offense.