I went to lunch yesterday and, by the time I had finished with my blackened fish sandwich, the
domestic soccer world was standing on its head.
I have a strong suspicion that we'll know who the new U.S. coach is by midday. So, I'll save the
bulk of any comments / commentary until then.
By Andrew Villegas MLS clubs are well represented on the rosters of the nations participating in
this summer's Gold Cup (37 players total), and with good reason. National team managers are
recognizing and tapping a growing pool of player talent in the United States' domestic league to
fill their Gold Cup teams despite the league's reputation [.
After being knocked out in the last eight of the Champions League, Chelsea have finished in
second place, Carlo Ancelotti has been fired and along with an ageing side; the cracks now visible
at Stamford Bridge may be a bigger than they appear.
On Sunday 22nd Chelsea Football Club made an announcement that stated "Chelsea Football Club
can confirm that Carlo Ancelotti parted company with the club today".
No Sergio, you haven't got away with it. Our verdict on your hairdo is coming soon. Image: Getty
Images/Daylife.
The controversy surrounding international friendlies during the season has raged on for so long
now, we would have got bored of it if we had cared in the first place. We have no space in our
lives for debates on whether players are tired, whether the the games are unnecessary and the
criticism of team managers for making too many substitutions, not enough substitutions, playing the
wrong formation or using an umbrella.
