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ASN Morning Read: Eddie Johnson Up For Grabs
Tomorrow's MLS expansion draft includes a number of big names, including four designated players; U.S. Soccer announced sweeping changes for its youth setup, including two new youth national teams.
BY
Jesse Yomtov
Posted
December 09, 2014
7:40 AM
MLS clubs released their protected lists for Wednesday’s expansion draft. Some big names left unprotected: Eddie Johnson, Tim Cahill, Alan Gordon and A. J. Soares.
Diego Fagundez was too, but …
U.S. Soccer announced a series of initiatives to expand its youth programs. They include adding U-16 and U-19 teams with full-time coaches, as well as an under-12 age group for the Development Academy. “Obviously, with all the initiatives, we want to push the envelope,” Klinsmann said. As reported a few weeks ago, the federation is set to hire an outside firm to evaluate the youth national teams and Development Academy.
Steven Goff reports U-20 goalkeeper Zack Steffen is closing to signing with German club SC Freiburg. One of the top goalkeeping prospects in the country, the 19-year-old just finished his sophomore season at Maryland.
Five thoughts on the MLS Cup from Brian Sciaretta.
Just some fantastic photos of Bruce Arena.
Dudes' night out!
