Archive for December, 2011

Daily news roundups

Union 5 at US U-23 camp, GK & LB rumors. French champs to play in Philly – not so fast. More news.

Five Union players at the U-23 camp. Rumors linking goalkeeper Diego Restrepo and left back Cedric Fabian to the Union. Rumors of French champion to play in Philly. Are Barcelona actually motivated by money just like everyone else? More news.

Daily news roundups

Donovan-Everton reaction, no Gomez yet, more news

Reaction to Landon Donovan’s loan to Everton. Okugo’s Olympic dream. Vote Adu/Nowak reunion for best moment of 2011. No word yet on Gabriel Gomez to the Union. More news.

Featured / Season Reviews / Union

Season review: Sebastien Le Toux

It was a roller-coaster ride for Philadelphia’s favorite Frenchman in 2011 when it came to scoring but his work rate, determination and selflessness were never in question.

Featured

Footy on the Telly, Dec. 16-18

The weekend’s soccer listings for your TV and online.

Daily news roundups / Featured

DN says Gomez signs with Union, Donovan to Everton, CL & Europa draws

Following yesterday’s report of deal, headline of Daily News article today says Gomez signs with the Union. Nowak on Home Growns, McLaughlin. Landon Donovan to Everton on winter loan. Champions League and Europa League final 16 draws.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: McNeill on WPS reprieve; McLaughlin signing

Philadelphia Independence defender Kia McNeill shares a player’s perspective on the re-sanctioning of WPS by US Soccer. Also, on the pod, hosts Greg Orlandini of KYW, and Eli Pearlman-Storch and Mike Servedio of the Philly Soccer Page, discuss the signing by the Union of Jimmy McLaughlin to a Homegrown Player contract.

Featured / Season Reviews / Union

Season Review: Zach Pfeffer

We were surprised when Pfeffer got the start against Columbus, more so against New York. He’s young and inexperienced but glimpses of great ability are there to be seen.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Gomez to the Union? More news.

Daily News reports Panamanian international Gabrial Gomez is set to sign with the Union in a “blockbuster” deal. Valdes named to SA’s top center back list. Video from GA tour. Porter says Adu to play “major role” in Olympic effort. More news

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Evolution of a kit: Bethlehem Steel FC

A look at the evolution of the uniform worn by Bethlehem Steel FC. Photos suggest the team wore as many as nine different jersey designs between 1912 and 1930.

Featured / Local / Season Reviews / Union

Season Review: Kyle Nakazawa

With another year in the books, Kyle Nakazawa is still no closer to finding his role within the Union.