USWNT star signs with Washington
USWNT and former UCLA phenom Mallory Pugh has signed her first professional contract with the Washington Spirit. The winger went against the norm when she declared she would be leaving UCLA after her freshman season. Usually, women’s players will stay for all four years of college eligibility. According to SI’s Grant Wahl, Pugh was coveted by French giants Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais. Wahl also noted that Washington was not Pugh’s first choice club in the NWSL. Pugh wanted to sign with the Portland Thorns.
LA Galaxy defender to miss match against Minnesota
Galaxy right back Bradley Diallo received a red card in the 90th minute while playing against the New York Red Bulls. Head coach Curt Onalfo will have to field a makeshift back line when his team visits TCF Bank Stadium. Friendly reminder: the last time Miguel Ibarra played across from a backup right back he earned a starting spot in the MLS Team of the Week.
News bits
- Joe Greenspan again played a full 90 minutes for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
- This past Saturday, former Loons captain Aaron Pitchkolan reached an NASL milestone.
- Minnesota United will be hosting a Pride Night when Orlando City comes to visit on May 27.
- Lance Laing had two goals to lead North Carolina over the previously undefeated Jacksonville; Jack Blake scored the lone goal for the Armada.
- NWSL Non-Allocated Players announced the formation of a players association.
- Med City FC welcomed 1,500 fans to its inaugural NPSL home match, which meant a lot of autographs for Med City captain Midhat Mujic.
Midhat "Mido" is quite the popular local soccer player after @MedCityFC's 4-0 win! Signing boots, shirts, and rosters.@NPSL_North #rochmn pic.twitter.com/UQwoxnXVJE
— Louis Livingston-Garcia (@LouisGarcia12) May 14, 2017
Can’t blame it on the jelly
Okay, so I'm glad to say it is now official. The greatest own-goal of all time has been scored. https://t.co/1rL3sPmn72
— Alex Chaffer (@AlexChaffer) May 12, 2017
Own goal or not, that bicycle was fantastic.
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