Monday Morning Buzz: More MLS Cup Tickets on Sale & More
Briefly:
*The initial 36,000 tickets for MLS Cup Sunday in Seattle sold out, so another 6,000 tickets have been put on sale. Details here.
*As unlikely as the Galaxy's run to MLS Cup was, Real Salt Lake's performance was even less expected. Reaction here.
*U.S. Coach Bob Bradley called in the Houston Dynamo midfield duo of Ricardo Clark and Stuart Holden and Tigres defender Edgar Castillo for Wednesday's game against Demark. Steve Cherundolo, Clint Dempsey and Chad Marshall were released. José Francisco Torres, who was initially called into camp for the game, has been excused for personal reasons.
* College roundup. In addition, the Loyola Marymount men (10-8-2, 5-5-2 WCC) beat Saint Mary's 2-0 Sunday. An at-large spot in the NCAA tournament is possible for the Lions who finished third in the conference. The draw is set for 5:30 p.m. today on ESPNews.
Updated noon:
Former Chivas USA Coach Preki is in talks with Toronto.
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As much as I like Johnny B., I think the competition for the spot will do both players, and the USMNT, some good.
Nick, any news on if PREKI is going to assist BRADLEY with the USMNT, or should I expect to see him @ DC or NY next season?