10.6.15
ASN Morning Read: Decisive Day For the U-23s
With a spot in the Olympic qualifying semifinals secure, the U-23s look to take first place in the group when they take on Panama in Commerce City; Goalkeeper Evan Horvath joins the team.
- In Denver, the U.S. faces Panama in its final group game of the Olympic qualifying tournament. A draw would secure first place in the group. We won't know semifinal opponents until Wednesday night, when Mexico and Honduras will play for the top spot in Group B.
- Goalkeeper Evan Horvath joined up with the U-23s on Monday, coming off a Europa League team of the week selection. "Both personally and for the team, it’s important to be part of it because it’s the Olympics,” Horvath said. “It's such a huge priority."
- Which is better – a regulated league full of evenly matched teams that all have a shot at the championship, or an open-market structure that invites the creation of super clubs? A look at MLS parity.
- Bobby Wood is enjoying life with Union Berlin: "I already have more minutes played than I ever had. Playing week after week, you learn a lot. But that's the way to learn, and I'm glad the coach and the club believes in me. That's what every player wants, so I'm happy. It's been the right move for me so far."
- Gio Dos Santos will miss the CONCACAF Cup with a muscle injury.
