Three good center backs, two positions. As people look for someone to blame for Bakary Soumare’s trade request, PSP explains why no one is to blame and this is just life and sport.
Author: Dan Walsh
Soumare asks Union to trade him
Philadelphia Union center back Bakary Soumare has asked the Union to trade him. Soumare talked to PSP from Bamako, Mali, while on international duty.
Union pay overdue taxes to Chester
Philadelphia Union and the city of Chester have settled a $500,000 payment due to the city government and are close to resolving the last remaining payout from 2010.
Sakiewicz: Adu not asked to take pay cut
In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, Philadelphia Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz tells PSP that Freddy Adu was never asked to take a pay cut and has turned down transfer offers from five countries. He also addresses PPL Park expansion, the Nowak lawsuit and more. (And yes, there’s additional follow-up reporting beyond the video.)
Player ratings and analysis: Union 1-0 Revolution
PSP has player ratings and analysis from Saturday’s game, along with video of postgame interviews from the locker room and manager’s press conference.
Match report: Philadelphia 1-0 New England
Philadelphia Union pulled into second place with a 1-0 win over New England at PPL Park. PSP has the recap and video highlights.