A rocky start to the season just got a little rockier for Geoff Cameron at Stoke City. He has hernia injury requiring surgery, but it’s not exactly clear when the U.S. Men’s National Team defender will be back in action. This comes after Cameron seemingly lost his Premier League position to summer arrival Phil Bardsley.
Meanwhile, former Fulham manager and Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen could be the next European manager to come stateside. Philadelphia Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz admitted Meulensteen was in the running for open coaching job, but a decision is not expected soon.
And it seems Luis Suarez can never be held down too long. FIFA has cleared him to make his Barcelona debut in the Oct. 25 El Clasico against Real Madrid. He had the original terms of his ban reduced after he was caught biting a player during a match for the third time at this summer’s World Cup.
Here is a rundown of all the stories featured on SBI Wednesday:
AMERICANS ABROAD
Report: Cameron sidelined by hernia surgery
French club Luzenac releases entire first team, including former U.S. U-20 GK Westberg
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Report: Sakiewicz admits Muelensteen is up for Union job, but denies job is already his
MLS Ticker: MLS Atlanta names president, Copa Centroamericana call-ups, and more
Union defender Gaddis signs multiyear extension
Beckham confident MLS Miami project will happen
RSL launch Real Monarchs, latest MLS-backed USL Pro team
Galaxy rally to split points with Impact
Sam nets late winner as Red Bulls top 10-man D.C. United
MLS Week 27: A Midweek Look Ahead
Soccer Wednesday: Your Running Commentary
INTERNATIONAL SOCCER
Wednesday Kickoff: Ronaldo back in training; Mexico knocks off Bolivia; and more
Mid-day Ticker: Suarez cleared for El Clasico; PSG extends Sirigu; and more
YOUTH NATIONAL TEAMS
U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team 2, Racing Club Reserves 0: Match Highlights
U.S. U-17’s to host England, Australia, and Brazil in 2014 Nike International Friendlies
Brek shea on his way to Birmingham
what? Why?
New Drummer for Black Sabbath
on loan until December. Blues manager likes him and has several players injured. Birmingham now has three ‘mericans.