Bob, Robert, and Omar: The Week in Review May 9-13, 2011

After a midweek tease, the MLS slate is full this weekend with all but two teams playing on Saturday. For those looking forward to a little Friday night soccer, there will be none so you’ll just have to wait for Saturday night’s glamorous TV lineup, which includes the renewal of the U.S. leg of the Cascadia Cup rivalry.

Now for the other stories catching our attention this week:

Marcos Mondaini received a four game suspension and a $1,500 fine for his aggressive tackle on Real Salt Lake’s Javier Morales. The suspension is much less than Brian Mullan’s, but the league deemed the tackle as one to prevent a scoring chance, while Mullan’s “showed utter disregard for his opponent’s safety.”
The Washington Post ran a front page story this morning on DC United’s situation at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium. There were no great surprises to MLS or DCU fans, but the prominent placement may help the team in its efforts to build a new home.
Speaking of DCU, Steven Goff of the Post broke the news that Bob Bradley will be in attendance at the DC-Colorado match tomorrow night. While there are other American nationals like Dax McCarty and Anthony Wallace there, this is likely Charlie Davies casting call for a Gold Cup spot.
Speaking of Bob Bradley, over 50,000 tickets have already been sold for the USA v. Spain friendly at Gillette Stadium on June 4, and organizers expect a record crowd for the region.
Our parent site announced the news a few days ago that possible FA Cup champion Manchester City will extend their U.S. tour to play the LA Galaxy July 24 at Home Depot Center.
The Colorado Rapids injury list grows, as the team announced that Omar Cummings will be out 2-4 weeks with “an ankle”. Caleb Folan is also out this weekend, but Conor Casey is expected to return.
MLS in Minnesota? Don Garber’s considering it (sorry Miami/Cosmos/Las Vegas/San Antonio fans).
If you like fan bases tweaking each other and stirring up regional rivalries like I do, this billboard in Dallas will make you laugh.