8.7.15
ASN Morning Read: U-17s Handed Tough Draw
Grouped with the hosts and defending champions for the U-17 World Cup, the U.S. has a tall task ahead; The Confederations Cup playoff could have a new date; Sebastian Lletget is doing big things in L.A.
- For the U-17 World Cup, the U.S. was drawn in Group A with host Chile, reigning champ Nigeria and Croatia. The tournament kicks off Oct. 17.
- Confederations Cup playoff looks like it could be moved to a Saturday. Plan accordingly:
Not a done deal, but it is in the works. (Easier for 90K to get to Rose Bowl on Sat nite than Fri nite) https://t.co/OmNscaXA9N
— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) August 5, 2015
- After years of toiling for West Ham United’s reserve team, Sebastian Lletget is thriving with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
- Aron Johannsson spoke to ASN's Brian Sciaretta about his first day at Werder Bremen
- With Olympic qualifying two months away, updates on the U-23 player pool from every corner of the soccer planet.
- Eintracht Frankfurt manager Armin Veh pretty bluntly suggested that Timmy Chandler should put club before country: "I understand that he wants to play there. But it doesn't help me and Eintracht. He needs to ask himself what he wants."
- More #Fulhamerica:
Congratulations @delatorreluca on signing your first pro soccer contract pic.twitter.com/wmZ6veiY8Z
— James Parry (@bramleycore) August 6, 2015
