Barring a negotiations breakdown, Kerith Gabriel says to expect a new Union signing this week. The latest in Valdes rumors (now with a Uruguayan theme). USMNT training camp. Blatter does not approve. More news.
Author: Ed Farnsworth
Parke receives national team call-up
Parke becomes the first Union player called up to the senior US Men’s National Team.
Casey signed, preseason camp opens Jan. 17, more news
Kerith Gabriel reports Conor Casey has officially signed with the Union, whose preseason camp is set to open on Jan. 17. More news.
Footy on the Telly: Jan. 4-Jan.10
The week’s upcoming live games on TV and online including FA Cup action and the return of La Liga, Serie A, and Liga MX.
Union: Valdes not given permission to train with Santa Fe; Garber on Blatter, more
Union spokesperson tells PSP Carlos Valdes has not been given permission to train with Santa Fe. 2013 schedule to be released “mid-January.” Garber on Blatter’s MLS remarks. Kevin Prince Boateng stops friendly after racial abuse. More.
Designing the kit
Sometime soon, the Union will release their new third kit. PSP talks to adidas America’s Mike Walker, who manages the kit design of all 19 MLS teams, about the design process.