PSP photographer Earl Gardner was at the morning session of Wednesday’s Philadelphia Union open training session at YSC Sports in Wayne. Here’s a look at what he saw. Our apologies if we’ve identified any of the new faces incorrectly, it is, after all, Name That Trialist time. If we have, let us know in the comment section.
Kevin Miller gets the players warmed up.
Pedro Ribeiro, from Coastal Carolina, was the 15th pick in the 2014 SuperDraft.
Jimmy McLaughlin makes a run past Corben Bone.
John Hackworth gives instructions.
The No. 1 pick of the SuperDraft, Andre Blake, makes a save.
Pedro Ribeiro and Alex Sweetin battle for the ball.
Yann Ekra looks to make a run.
Aodhan Quinn and Jarfan fight for possession.
Zac MacMath keeps his eye on the match.
The 46th pick from St Louis University, Alex Sweetin.
Luca Gimenez was drafted from Wake Forest.
Trialist and former TFC player Fuad Ibrahim.
Alex Sweetin, Richie Marquez, Aodhan Quinn and Jose Maria Barril Aguado.
Robbie Dershang covers Danny Cruz.
Trialist Josh Cohen comes from UC San Diego.
Kevin Cope was drafted in the second round.
Conor Casey goes through a drill.
Everyone gathers for a chat with the coaches.
Seba, Yann Ekra & Chris Ramirez take a cool down lap.
Trialists Mike Seamon and Edihno, along with Fabinho and Fred.
The players stretch after their two hour session.
After the first session of the day, John Hackworth fields some questions.
For additional photos please check out Earl Gardner’s Flickr page.
Through the use of facial recognition technology, I have identified most of the unknown faces:
1) Messi
2) Drogba
3) Dr. Evil (could be Conor Casey)
4) The artist formerly known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince
5) That guy from that show that did that thing
I love technology.
“Dr. Evil (could be Conor Casey)”…
If there’s ever a way to start a Thursday…that’s it. Thanks!!!
Man, it’s not the guy from the show, it’s the guy from the other one 🙂
great shots; thanks!
The image of a slide tackle in a preseason training makes me cringe.
Still can’t believe Fred is there… goin old school on that one!
I love the sound of “Edinho, Fabinho, and Fred”