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ASN Morning Read: Jermaine Jones Fits Right in
The United States national team midfielder found a home in New England and is rapidly becoming one of the most fun players to watch in Major League Soccer.
BY
Noah Davis
Posted
September 08, 2014
8:22 AM
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Jurgen Klinsmann wants competition. There's a shock. "We want to see over the next year or so where this thing leads," the coach said in Prague. "I think Rimando has been outstanding throughout his entire career, and has upsides where maybe Brad Guzan has upsides in a different area. We'll check that out and see how that fits."
The Women's World Cup turf battle could get ugly: Attorney Hampton Dellinger said he is investigating several reports he has received that players are being told by their national federations not to be involved in any legal action. "Such intimidation may run afoul of anti-retaliation laws which mandate that victims of gender discrimination have the right to institute or participate in legal proceedings without the threat of reprisal," Dellinger wrote in a letter.
But first, there are the games to play. The U.S. women will battle Guatemala, Haiti, and Trinidad & Tobago during the group stage of the CONCACAF Championship. Three teams in the eight-team tournament make the World Cup, so pencil the Americans in. Right?
On Chivas USA: On the field against Vancouver, it was quiet enough to hear goalkeeper Dan Kennedy shouting directions to his defenders. Vancouver defender Steven Beitashour said the atmosphere was akin to a training session. Communication is not a problem. “I guess that’s a positive,” said Nathan Sturgis, a recently acquired midfielder.
Here you will find a video of Aron Johannsson kayaking and answering some questions.
