Some Soccer News for Aug 15, 2016
du Nord, August 15, 2016
It's Day 228 of 2016. Giveaway Sweepstakes Time: I am going to be asking some soccer questions and compiling answers throughout the week to give away a customized ESPN Deportes soccer jersey with "du Nord" on the back. One winner will be drawn from all the entries posted on the du Nord Futbol blog, and my Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Today's question: Do you watch Mexican soccer? Who is your team? dN The USA Women have never been knocked out of the Olympics this early before. What does this mean about the program, and what comes next? By Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated. dN A trip through the first ever use of the Video Assistant Referee! Happened during a USL game between New York Red Bulls II and Orlando City B. By Dave Martinez of the Guardian. I did not know the ref would walk off the field and look at a video screen. I assumed an additional referee would review and make the call. What happens in blistering heat, brutal cold, pouring rain or snow? How do they check the screen then? dN My MLS