9.30.15
ASN Morning Read: All In on the U.S. Open Cup
We're into the last day of September and on to the final of America's longest-running soccer tournament; we know the man in the middle for the match between the United States and Mexico; we wonder about tax evasion.
- Everything you need to know about tonight's Open Cup final (ESPN2; 7 p.m.) includings facts, legacy, and pressure.
- We're just gonna go with the display text here: Former U.S. MNT players Cobi Jones, Eddie Pope, Eddie Lewis, Kasey Keller and Alexi Lalas remember "The Rivalry" between the USA and Mexico.
- Qualifying begins Thursday against Canada:
Young and hungry. 17-year-old @cameroncv2 is ready for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. #RoadToRio U-23 #USMNT pic.twitter.com/hgIg42jrrO
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) September 30, 2015 - Joel Aguilar will ref the CONCACAF Cup. Maybe.
- Everyone is a cheater: "As soccer and its players have become increasingly global and profitable, it is little surprise to learn that the major players, both on and off the field, are using the same playbook as multinational corporations. Soccer reformers may need to be more versed in the laws of international commerce than the laws of the game to catch-up."
- The New York Red Bulls will honor Mike Petke at their game on Saturday. Good thinking.
- Your NWSL final preview. All the news that's fit to print.
