News and Views from Friday Mar 19

MLS Preseason

• WV Hooligan with a little preview.
• Frank Dell-Apa's preview of the Rapids.
• Jeff Carlisle's preview of the Quakes.
• Union lose in preseason finale.

MLS

• Sueño 2010 details will be unveiled on Sunday.

Player Moves

• RSL adds 2, drops 1.
• Houston signs Jamaican midfielder.
• Former ChivasUSA keeper Parker signs with Miami FC.
• ChivasUSA defender Talley waived.

Interesting Reads(and listens)

• In defense of American soccer.
• Football - Better heard than seen?
• Richard Farley, Drew Epperly and Bruce McGuire - Pocast - A good listen.

Around the World

• FIFA lifts ban on Iraq.

The Business of Soccer

• FIFA politics(and money).
• MLS tells players they will have to pay for own health insurance if they strike.

Club Tournaments

• CONCACAF Champions League - A failure?

• CONCACAF Champions League. All Mexican semifinals.
• Asian Champions League. Click for the quarterfinal draw.
• UEFA Europa League. Click for the quarterfinal draw.
• Copa Libertadores. Sao Paulo defeats Libertad.

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