Time for Greenspan
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds wasted no time with Joe Greenspan. The defender joined the Riverhounds on loan from Minnesota United FC earlier this week. While he hadn’t yet logged a minute for United, he put in a full 90 for the Hounds.
Tonight's Starting XI, brought to you by @bbnlaw. #PGHvSTL pic.twitter.com/1shx91io9o
— Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (@RiverhoundsSC) April 12, 2017
Lefèvre suspended after anti-Drumpf Instagram post
Montreal Impact has suspended Wandrille Lefèvre after the player posted a photo of himself posing with a gun captioned with an anti-Trump message.
The MLS Players Union filed a grievance on behalf of Lefèvre in response.
Montreal Impact player suspended after image circulates on social media of Wandrille Lefèvre posing with apparent firearm, possibly air gun. pic.twitter.com/BlYSXOu5zq
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) April 12, 2017
U.S. Open Cup first and second round draw
The pairings and host scenarios for the first and second round of the U.S. Open Cup were released Wednesady. The first round will be May 9 and 10 with NPSL, PDL, and local qualifying teams playing 28 matches. NASL and USL join the action in the second round the following week.
DRAW RESULTS: Let the games begin! ⚽️???????????? #USOC2017 Official Draw is done and First & Second Round pairings are in ➡️ https://t.co/OPwJQt4t5Z pic.twitter.com/Ucvoj1vRe5
— U.S. Open Cup (@opencup) April 12, 2017
News bits
- In an attempt to take my money, Topps will release its first Minnesota United FC trading cards next week.
- Didier Drogba joins USL’s Phoenix Rising.
- After experiencing a season-ending injury, Rafinha will not be joining the Des Moines Menace this summer as planned.
- Duluth FC announced the signing of Sean Morgan of Belfast.
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