10.19.15
ASN Morning Read: A Record for Kyle Beckerman
Mr. Deadlock Rasta sets an impressive mark in Major League Soccer; FIFA puts a number of Americans on the shortlist for best female player of the 2015 campaign; a promising young prospect faces a setback.
- Carli Lloyd, Hope Solo, and Megan Rapinoe are on FIFA's shortlist for the Ballon d'Or. Jill Ellis snags a coaching nod.
- Hmmmm:
3 lowest payrolls in MLS: 1. Red Bulls 2. Dallas 3. DC United Supporters' Shield standings: 1. Red Bulls 2. Dallas 3. DC United
— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) October 19, 2015 - Rubio Rubin is hurt. He has a stress fracture in his foot and needs surgery.
- "The United States conceded two quick goals at the start of the second half to fall 2-0 to Nigeria in its first match at the 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Nigeria, the defending champion, dominated most of the game and finished with a 19-4 shot advantage."
- Good stuff:
Oh hey, Kyle Beckerman broke Steve Ralston's record for most games played by an outfield player in MLS history (379) tonight. Cool. #RSL
— JOHNNY BEISBOL (@AndyEdMLS) October 18, 2015
