PSP photographer Earl Gardner was at the Union’s open practice on Friday. Here’s a look at what he saw.
Coach Jim Curtin has a pre-training chat with the squad.
Players stretch out before the session.
Kevin Miller leads the warm ups.
Fabinho and Maidana with Hermes Palomino.
Union Academy forward Yosef Samuel.
Union Academy U-18 player Derrick Amaniampong.
John McCarthy wonders what everyone is looking at.
Full field scrimmage at YSC Sports.
CJ Sapong and Ray Gaddis battle for position.
Ethan White pulls off some Matrix style moves.
Jim Curtin directs the drills.
Danny Cruz charges down the ball.
A quick break to grab some water.
Antoine Hoppenot chases down Richie Marquez.
Draftee Eric Bird and Fabinho fight for position.
Maurice Edu is back in Philadelphia after signing a new contract with the Union.
Trialist Bryan Sylvestre launches the ball up the pitch.
Seba was in his typical good spirits.
Andrew Wenger fends off Jimmy McLaughlin.
Sheanon Williams explains the Crossbar Challenge to the rookies.
Zach Pfeffer and Mo share a laugh.
Jim Curtin greets the fans who came out.
For additional photos please check out Earl Gardner’s Flickr page.
Ethan White with a two-footed studs up challenge. Yikes!
.
Also…Jim Curtin in capri pants or perhaps normal people pants that just don’t fit him.
He’s further away than the photo makes you think.
I thought we cut BONESAW?!? Haha
Pfeffer all growed up.
.
All these guys including the trialists can play a little. Need a little luck on your side to see this vision through.
Thanks for the pics Earl…Not able to attend the practice so the usual eye of a great photographer will do! looking forward to another year of your work!
21 year old Union Academy U-18 player Derrick Amaniampong.is finally playing with players his own age