Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore celebrates what wound up the game-winning goal against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday at MLS Cup. For Altidore and Bradley, longtime U.S. national teammates, the triumph brought a dose of redemption after the failed World Cup qualifying campaign this fall. Both had been targeted by fans in other cities for the American disaster, and while winning MLS Cup will not scrub the national team blemish from their legacies, it proved their value to the club and league. There’s hope for Baltimore and other smaller markets to host 2026 World Cup matchesHope Solo wants to be president of the U.S. Soccer FederationFrance needs an opponent for World Cup tuneup. Peru soccer captain tests positive for cocaine, will miss the World Cup

Source: Washington Post December 09, 2017 20:36 UTC