With an October friendly in Brazil, the U-23 men’s roster was named Friday, with a strong batch of players. The roster includes Stanford’s Jordan Morris, Southhamptom’s Cody Cropper and Utrecht’s Rubio Rubin, all who U.S. Men’s National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann had called up to the senior team last month. Also, it’s a first U-23 call-up for 16-year-old defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, who is currently with the Tottenham academy.
Meanwhile, Brazil has called in Kaka for their senior Brazil squad for the first time since March 2013. Kaka, who will make his Major League Soccer debut next year with Orlando City SC, was left off the World Cup squad this past summer, but has been called in by new manager Dunga a pair a friendlies in Asia this month.
And SBI has you covered with previews for all of the soccer worth watching this weekend. There’s plenty of MLS, European, college, Liga MX, NASL and more to get ready for.
Here is a rundown of all the stories featured on SBI on Friday:
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Kaka recalled to Brazilian National Team for first time since March 2013
MLS Ticker: Di Vaio announces retirement; Powers signs extension; and more
Frustrated Cahill’s outburst should not come as a surprise
D.C. United secure playoff spot after scoreless draw vs. Sporting KC
OVERSEAS SOCCER
Friday Ticker: Mourinho: “No racism” in soccer management; Messi facing tax evasion trial; and more
YOUTH SOCCER
Morris, Rubin among U.S. U-23 roster for Brazil friendly
U.S. U-17 5, Costa Rica U-17 2: Match Highlights
SBI College Soccer Top 25 (Oct. 3rd Edition)
WEEKEND PREVIEWS
This Weekend’s Soccer on TV
Liga MX Round 12: A Look Ahead
College Soccer Weekend Preview: Georgetown vs. Marquette, Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse Headline Week 6
I read somewhere that Kaka was only called in because Goulart (Cruzeiro) is hurt…
You know what, if Kaka plays well, it’s hard not to invite back a player who plays well.