Union midfielder Amobi Okugo will join the U.S. U-20s at the Dallas Cup, U.S. – Australia friendly set for June 5, Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz’s long TV interview and other news in the daily news roundup.
Author: Dan Walsh
The Philly Soccer Page upgrade
The Philly Soccer Page has been seriously upgraded, with new features and a more local focus now that the domestic soccer season is starting. For the full rundown, read on.
“Most MLS players can’t play abroad” debunked
As some skeptics talk about a potential Major League Soccer strike, it’s become common to say MLS is the only league many of the league’s players could make it in in, as if to say, “Strike here, and you won’t play anywhere.” Here’s how Philadelphia Union proves otherwise.
Players vote to strike
Major League Soccer players voted to strike March 25 if they can agree on a labor compact with the league, the Washington Post reported today. The players voted 350-2 to strike if there remains no deal on opening day, when Philadelphia Union visits the Seattle Sounders.
Philadelphia, unions, & why you should’ve known
Philadelphia Union sounds like a great name for a club, absent of context. Too bad about the context. A PSP reader sent me an email today titled, “Is my Seattle trip in jeopardy?”
Union add Columbian midfielder to roster
The Union have added Colombian midfielder Roger Torres to the roster in what’s becoming typical of the club’s way of doing business in training camp: Keep things quiet, except, you know, when they don’t want to.