I dont think you're ready,
I dont think you're ready for this thing.
-Aaliyah, More than a Woman
About a week before the start of the Women's World Cup, Run of Play ran an article by Shane Ryan
entitled Soccer, America, and the Emblematic Woman.
Soccer is the elusive, almost illusive woman you have taught yourself not to
chase.
The midseason transfer window is about to open for MLS but trades are fair game. Today the New
York Red Bulls swapped attacking midfielder Dwayne DeRosario (acquired in another trade earlier
this season) for DC United's holding midfielder Dax McCarty. This is an interesting trade on many
levels (salary cap hits, contract length, etc) but what struck me most was that NY was bringing in
defensive reinforcements after a spell of poor defensive performances.
