It is time for Las Patadas de Libertad de Viernes!
Legend of 'Dos a Cero': An oral history of the US-Mexico 2002 World Cup clash | MLSsoccer.com: Here's a great oral history of the 2002 World Cup game that started the whole "Dos a Cero" legend. Both US and Mexican players reminisce.
USA vs Mexico Preview of Soccer Match at Rosebowl | Latinos Post: This article features videos from all the great past clashes with our neighbors south of the border.
US men embrace Mexico soccer rivalry heading to Rose Bowl | Washington Times: The most important point to remember tomorrow is that, despite "Dos a Cero," we are definitely the underdogs this time.
Trump rhetoric fuels fire of U.S.-Mexico soccer rivalry | Fusion: This rundown of the Dos a Cero trash talk includes a little twitter battle between Landon Donovan and a Mexico fan.
US U-23s to face Honduras, Canada to face Mexico in CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship semifinals | MLSsoccer.com: To earn tickets to the Rio Olympics, all that our U-23s have to do on Saturday is beat Honduras.
MLS Has Made A Big Mistake - Burgundy Wave: Our sister blog in the state with legal weed has a column denouncing MLS's deal with DraftKings.
Sounders FC Head Coach Sigi Schmid shoots down NYCFC rumor | Seattle Sounders FC: I thought NYCFC could buy anything. Time will tell.
Alejandro Bedoya reveals in interview that he's eyeing future move to MLS | MLSsoccer.com: Shouldn't this be a standard reveal in every interview with a soccer star?
In a newly stable MLS, life remains unstable for career journeymen - SBNation.com: The more things change, the more things stay the same. It's a two-tiered league for players, for sure.
Think you're cut out for NCAA soccer? Here's how to score a spot in the roster | Soccer | Sporting News: Hmm. Maybe I could be like Rodney Dangerfield on the diving team.
Aus stunned as Jordan, Qatar cause shocks - SuperSport: Interesting developments in Asian World Cup qualifying! Go, Jordan.
Stadium names for 2018 World Cup in Russia confirmed despite another turbulent day for FIFA - Mirror Online: Russia has built some very attractive stadiums for the 2018 WC.
Fifa: Sepp Blatter 'should be replaced by external president' - BBC Sport: Blatter's luck has run out.
And your Friday Freedom Kicks treat is This is a Trent Reznor Song.
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