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Mondragon and Valdes unveiling in pictures

Posted by on January 20, 2011 at 8:35 pm

PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian was on hand at Fado to shoot the introduction of Faryd Mondragon and Carlos Valdes to the media and Union supporters on Thursday. Here’s a look at what he saw.

Nick Sakiewicz moments before the start ot the introduction of Faryd Mondragon and Carlos Valdes to the media and Union supporters.
Happy faces as Mondragon speaks to the crowd.
Mondragon is presented with his jersey…
…and Valdes is presented with his.
Nowak looks on. Just like a proud papa.
Valdes, Gutierrez and Mondragon: the Colombian Connection.
It’s all about the love. Mondragon gives Nowak a hug while Sakiewicz looks on.
The media turns its cameras on the crowd.
Valdes poses for a photo with a fan.
And it’s over. I can’t wait for opening day.
Author: Editor-at-large at PSP. His work has also appeared at Philly.com, TheCup.us, Society for American Soccer History, The Encylopedia of Greater Philadelphia, Centro de Investigaciones de Historia y Estadística del Fútbol Español, EPYSA.org, and in the 2011 MLS All-Star Game program. Email him at efarnsworth@phillysoccerpage.com. Follow him on Twitter at @FarnsworthPSP.

2 Comments

  1. Andy Dillon says:
    January 20, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    Great shots, Nicolae. Love the hug shot. Mondi IS massive (and not in a Columbus Crew kind of way).

    Reply
  2. j133 says:
    January 20, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    COME ON THE U!

    Reply

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