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I Want: Philadelphia Union Scarf
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This could be the beginning of trouble, I got a South Africa Rugby World Cup scarf in South Africa, but I want one of these:

It came to me watching the Union game last night. I wound up watching most of the 2nd half. Including this amazing goal by the other Carlos Ruiz:

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Soccer Defections
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Haven’t heard about Cuban defections during sporting events in a while.

Continuing -- but not confirmed -- reports that seven Cuban players have defected, leaving them with 12 players v Mexico tonight
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Did they defect to Mexico or the US. If it’s the US, then I think the economy is finally turning around. If it’s Mexico, umm …

Union Open PPL Park with a W
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I only watched a little of this game. Little enough to see the Seattle goal and none of the Union goals. That’s not why I share the highlights with you here. I share them because the fact that the ESPN2 Bottom Line wasn’t cropped out of these highlights. It just looked odd.

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Thumbs up for nice, long hightlights in good quality and for allowing them to be embedded. Just take a little more time and get some without the Bottom Line.

As for the MLS. I’m new to paying any attention (and I really haven’t yet, but will because of the Union). My problem is that the best players in the world are playing in a little competition called the World Cup and I haven’t heard anything about this being an issue for MLS teams.


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