Hiya, friends. It’s been pretty busy at work for me lately so I can’t say I’ve been paying all that much attention to the soccers. But I’ve got a few things for ya today. Let’s get to it!
Report: D.C. United close to signing Quincy Amarikwa | B&RU
I’ll allow it.
Which opponents would be most intriguing for the USMNT? | Stars and Stripes FC
Ooooh, I’d definitely take a Uruguay friendly.
FC Cincinnati unveil primary and secondary jerseys for inaugural MLS season | MLS
The white secondary jerseys are as blah as blah can be, but the primary ones are nice.
Warshaw: Each MLS team’s most irreplaceable player | MLS
I’ll give you one guess for D.C. United’s.
Champions League Last 16 Predictions, With Much Changed Since Draw | Sports Illustrated
Honestly I started reading this and got distracted by the writer’s use of “garner” twice in the introduction. Edit, people. Anyway, there’s Champions League this week.
There were also things of interest on the Twitter machine yesterday:
Getting word that Girondins de Bordeaux women's team, currently 3rd in French top division, planning a U.S. visit during off-week in late March to play friendlies vs. St. John's University in NYC and Washington Spirit at @MDSoccerPlex #nwsl
— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) February 11, 2019
OK, cool. Something else cool I guess:
Welcome to the Premier League, Miguel. pic.twitter.com/Vz0FG1wkyL
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) February 11, 2019
That’s Miguel Almiron making his Newcastle debut. But here’s something a looooooot less cool:
BREAKING NEWS
— FC Arizona (@FCArizonaSoccer) February 7, 2019
FC Arizona signs Former RSL midfielder Ricardo Velazco to the 2019 season. Team management believes in Clean slates and sincere 2nd Chances. Welcome to the club, Ricardo! pic.twitter.com/pP9b2rESyF
Friendly reminder that this guy had sex with a 15-year-old girl. “Clean slates” and “second chances”? Get out of here.
Now I’m outta here. Have a great day, everyone!