Mayhem defenders invited to NPSL showcase
Two players from Med City FC have been selected to play in the annual NPSL showcase. Defenders Jared Wolt and Tiernan Talbot will head down to Kissimmee, Florida, from January 13-15. The showcase will be attended by scouts and agents from the professional teams across the U.S.
USSF president Q & A
Want to get to know the USSF presidential candidates more? Here’s a Q & A that the candidates have completed courtesy of the US Soccer Athlete Council.
USMNT coaching shakeup
The temporary USMNT coaching staff is going through some changes. Pat Noonan will be leaving to join the Philadelphia Union as an assistant coach. Kenny Arena will head west to join LAFC’s technical staff. Interim head coach Dave Sarachan was in talks with Saint Louis University over their head coaching vacancy, however, SLU will look to the NCAA ranks for their new head coach.
Canadian coaching change
Breaking news: John Herdman has replaced Octavio Zambrano as coach of the Canadian men’s team with immediate effect, @Sportsnet has learned. I spoke with John Herdman and CSA's Steve Reed tonight. My story to follow very shortly on Sportsnet.ca. #canMNT #canWNT @CanadaSoccerEN
— John Molinaro (@JohnMolinaro) January 9, 2018
New signing on the horizon?
Minnesota CEO Chris Wright spoke at tonight’s supporters summit at Blackstack Brewing. In his speech, he said that the Loons will announce their next signing today and another in a couple of weeks.
Two international players, including a “young” player, to be announced for #MNUFC in next week. Book tomorrow, per CEO Chris Wright. pic.twitter.com/9snCeHjpZ9
— Colin O’Donnell (@theattachment) January 9, 2018
Follows up by saying two signings to be announced. One tomorrow, the other in two weeks, both from the same international team.
— Wes Burdine (@MnNiceFC) January 9, 2018
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