All-Star Game happenings including a celebrity BearFight! USWNT kicks off Olympic campaign. Playground build in Chester. Bare minimum mention of Nowak. More news.
Author: Ed Farnsworth
The last pro soccer All-Star Game in Philly
The last time a pro soccer All-Star Game took place in Philly, the NASL’s Team America all-stars took on England at JFK Stadium on May 31, 1976. Philadelphia-area born goalkeeper Bob Rigby and defender Bobby Smith were two of only six US players on the team.
Nowak sues, Marfan added to ASG, more news
Peter Nowak sues the Union over his severance package. Michael Farfan added to the All-Star Game roster. Donovan says the interim tag should be removed from Hackworth. More news.
Nowak sues the Union
The former Philadelphia Union manager filed suit over his severance package. Court documents lay out for the first time the specifics of why the Union fired him, details of Nowak’s contract, and conflict between Nowak and Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz. UPDATED
Recaps & reaction to NY loss, rumors & speculation, more news
Reports and reaction from Saturday’s loss against New York Red Bulls. Adu absence fuels rumor and speculation. Reading and Ocean City out of playoffs. FC Sonic defeat NYRB U-23 to advance to NPSL championships. More news.
Le Toux on NY, Union fans; more news
Apparently the Union are playing the New York Sebastien Le Touxs on Saturday. Le Toux says firing Nowak “the perfect thing to do.” MLS goes smart. More news.