posted by kidpurple
January 8, 2008
It didn’t take Eddie Pope long to get a new job after retiring from playing in Major League Soccer. One of the greatest defenders to play in the league has taken a job. Eddie Pope was introduced as the director for player relations for the MLS Players Union.
I think Pope will be good for the players. Ben Olsen doesn’t think there is anyone better for this position than Eddie Pope.
It is good to see Pope staying involved in Major League Soccer in some capacity.
Read the news release at MLSnet.com: Pope named Director of Player Relations
posted by kidpurple
July 10, 2007
The first XI was decided last week, and now the All Star roster is complete.
MLS All Star coach Steve Nicol added 5 players of his choosing, and then Don Garber added his two commissioner’s picks. Nicol choose Brian Ching, Landon Donovan, Ronnie O’Brien, Kevin Hartman and Pable Mastroeni. Don Garber choose Jones and Pope, both long time MLS stars who are retiring after this season.
Maybe they aren’t quite all stars this season, but Cobi Jones and Eddie Pope have served Major League Soccer for a long time and deserve a spot on this team.
The MLS All Stars will be facing Celtic at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on July 19th. The game will be televised on ESPN2 at 8:00 PM CST.
