6.18.15
ASN Morning Read: The Clint Dempsey Debacle
The United States men's national team captain gets himself in hot water after losing his cool head and we all await the punishment; the American women learn their Round of 16 opponent.
- Will Clint Dempsey get suspended for three months?
- That's the good news:
I'd be surprised if Dempsey got much more than 1-2 year @opencup ban from USSF. Blanco got 2 years for headbutting ops guy & $7,500 MLS fine
— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) June 17, 2015 - Here's the bad:
Dempsey could face MLS charges of referee abuse (min 3-game ban) or assault (min 6). Latter would prevent Gold Cup. pic.twitter.com/hoJGuUEDH1
— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) June 17, 2015 - We'll have an answer soon:
The U.S. Open Cup Adjudication and Discipline Panel will review the incidents from last night's match between @SoundersFC & @TimbersFC
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) June 17, 2015 - Maybe it's all just a slow play to miss the Gold Cup?
- The United States women play Colombia in the Round of 16. They now have a 33 percent chance to win the World Cup.
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- A smart take on what do to about FIFA.
