Spirit lose, West Ham relegated, and more: Memorial Day Freedom Kicks
Happy Monday, y’all. Today, we celebrate Memorial Day, honoring the soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We thank them and hope their families are finding ways to properly remember them today. With that, we do a short set of news:
Ugh, another loss in a final. The Spirit ran out of gas and Club América are the Concacaf W Champions Cup winners.
Tottenham avoid relegation from Premier League with tense win over Everton (ESPN)
Spurs were able to beat Everton, which means they stay in the EPL. However, West Ham are relegated, and London Stadium will host matches in the Championship next season.
DC United was winning by 2 goals entering second half stoppage time. Somehow they have to settle for the draw.
USMNT World Cup roster reportedly revealed as major decisions made (SSFC)
I’m headed to NYC right now for the USMNT roster reveal that’s taking place tomorrow. One thing though…the roster leaked. Take a look at who is expected to make the World Cup roster.
This was the match I was at this weekend. It was a wet one, and both teams played to a scoreless draw.
That’s it, enjoy the day.
I’m still in disbelief over both match results. For the Spirit to have so much possession (I know, I know, possession means so little in the modern game). Playing at altitude, you’d figure they’d be in a low block, conceding possession. Credit to CA for their win and game plan. I think Gonzalez could have gone to subs earlier–just because of how quickly your legs go at altitude.
And for DCU–WTF guys? Up by 2 goals in extra time and it’s a draw?
And with Pirani and Herrera both on the outs (or requesting transfers), I’m wondering what we’re going to see in terms of DCU roster revisions.
Assuming they move both of those guys, that’s $1 million in cap space opened up. United has one DP slot available, or up to three U22s (maybe four, since Weiler has said they’ll also be looking to move players that aren’t getting minutes, and Clark fits that bill). They don’t have any international slots, but otherwise they’ve got space to add some real difference makers.
Old Glory got stomped by California Legion last night and are now on the outside looking in of the 4 playoff spots. They’ve got 2 games left, both are at home, and both are must win games.