Signings roundup, no Mintal, more news
Coverage of the Mondragon and Valdes signings roundup. Report from Germany says Mintal no go. Paul the Octopus memorialized. Your weekend TV listings and more news.
Articles written by: Ed Farnsworth
Editor-at-large at PSP. His work has also appeared at Philly.com, TheCup.us, Society for American Soccer History, The Encylopedia of Greater Philadelphia, Centro de Investigaciones de Historia y Estadística del Fútbol Español, EPYSA.org, and in the 2011 MLS All-Star Game program. Email him at efarnsworth@phillysoccerpage.com. Follow him on Twitter at @FarnsworthPSP.
Daily news roundups
Featured / Photo essays
Mondragon and Valdes unveiling in pictures
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian was at Fado for the unveiling of Faryd Mondragon and Carlos Valdes. Here’s a look at what he saw.
Featured
Mondragon and Valdes intro: Live updates
The PSP posts live updates from Fado, packed to the gills with Union supporters to welcome the Union’s two newest players, Faryd Mondragon and Carlos Valdes.
Daily news roundups / Featured
New guys to be introduced today, more news
The Union sign Faryd Mondragon and Carlos Valdes. The Independence sign two Spanish internationals. Angel signs deal to become La Galaxy’s third DP. Cosmos light up Times Square and more morning news.
Daily news roundups / Featured
Colombian connected, more news
Union to introduce “new player” on Thursday. Colombian forward Jorge Perlaza linked to the Union. More on Mintal deal which one report calls “questionable.” Cosmos appoint Eric Cantona director of soccer and more news.
Featured / Local / Reading United AC
Reading is the new Akron
That four Reading United alumni were selected in the SuperDraft only underscores that coach Brendan Burke has gotten things right. While only one made it to the Union this time around, in the long run, such success can only bode well.
Featured / Union
Supplemental Draft Live
Local connections abound as the Union select Southampton, Pa.native Ryan Richter from La Salle with the fifth pick of the first round. Defender Josh Walburn from Princeton was the second round pick. Wilmington, De. native and FC Delco alumni Matthew Marcin was picked from Providence College in the third round.
Daily news roundups / Featured
Interest in Mintal widens, more news
Mintal “tightlipped” about his future as reports suggest Toronto also interested in him. Le Toux happy with Union draft. Independence to announce international player signings. MLS comings and goings. CONCACAF wants fourth World Cup spot, more news.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts
KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Zac MacMath
Zak MacMath is the guest on the Philly Soccer Show as KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Dan Walsh discuss the Union’s picks in the SuperDraft, the club’s jersey sponsorship deal with Bimbo, and prospects for future signings.
Featured / Independence
Independence draft Havertown’s Farrelly
The Independence select Havertown-native Sinead Farrelly with their first pick in Friday’s 2011 WPS Draft in Baltimore. The versatile Lauren Fowlkes is the club’s second pick. In other Independence news, Heather Mitts was traded to Atlanta Beat for a third round draft pick in 2012.
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