Week in Review May 2-6, 2011

Are you ready for some SOCCER?  Tonight is the debut of Soccer Night in America, which this week means Friday.  Portland and Philadelphia will kick off around 10:30 PM ET.  That plus an 11 PM kickoff in the #LAvNY match means East Coast soccer fans will have a few late nights (as West Coast fans roll their eyes).  If anyone has any good Twitter hash tags for tonight’s Fox Soccer unveiling, share them in the comments section below.

And now a roundup of the week’s news:

• DC United legend Jaime Moreno has taken a position as head coach of the team’s U-23 squad.  This team is the bridge between the youth team and the reserve team.  Best of luck to Jamie!
• MLS Soccer’s Jonah Freedman writes a compelling article on the need for a return of Ray Hudson.  A must read.
• Hans Backe has said he will release Dwayne De Rosario to play in this summer’s Gold Cup.  Initially he had said he wouldn’t release the midfielder because DeRo had not indicated he wanted to play, but that had contradicted a report from Team Canada.
• David Ferreira successfully had surgery on his broken ankle, and the team is still not releasing a timetable for his return.  Best wishes to him as he heals.
• Thomas Rongen has been let go as head coach of the U.S. U-20 team.  Last we saw them, the team was beaten by Guatemala and had lost their chance to advance to the U-20 World Cup.  Tab Ramos will guide the team during their next tournament in France, but has not been given the title of interim coach.
• Bren Latham over at ESPN writes about the struggles of Gale Agbossoumonde to cement a spot on Bob Bradley’s team, as well as breaks down some of his soccer weaknesses.  ESPN Insider status required.
• And finally, for those who enjoy scandal and intrigue, Grant Wahl details his failed attempt to run for the top job at FIFA.  An excellent read.

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