News and Views from Friday Mar 5

Pablo Escobar, Sergio Herrera and Jason Garey in preseason action

MLS Preseason

• The Quakes are across the pond.

MLS

• Efficient use of money in MLS??
• Man City in MLS??
• Wizards and AC St. Louis to play home and home series.
• Jason Davis' thoughts on MLS in Baltimore.
• WV Hooligan's look at the San Jose Earthquakes.
• I'm sure you've read it by now, MLS labor negotiations will continue with the addition of a federal mediator.

Player Moves

• Red Bulls make Lindpere signing official.

Interesting Reads

• International FA Board (IFAB) considering red card rule change.
• Overweighted British influence over the laws of football?
• An entertaining read by Jason Davis, yes him again, on the English blog FourFourTwo.

The Business of Soccer

• New owners of Birmingham City miffed at loss of 20.5M pounds.