Soccer By Ives and Fox Sports reports, and the Daily News and Comcast SportsNet confirms, that Freddy Adu will sign with the Philadelphia Union. An announcement from the club is expected on Friday. [Updated]
Author: Ed Farnsworth
We’ll take it!
Reaction to the USA v Mexico friendly, more morning news.
The road ahead
The remaining twelve games present challenges and opportunities for the Union. How they do in the first two may be critical to their future over the following ten games.
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Amobi Okugo
Amobi Okugo is the guest on the latest Philly Soccer Show podcast. The conversation also includes a look at the upcoming Union schedule, the USA v Mexico match and the Philadelphia Independence.
USA! USA! USA! More news
Union news including Supporters Summit, Playoff schedule and power ranking roundup. USA news ahead of tonight’s friendly with Mexico. Independence coach Riley punished for his opinion. More news.
Stat chat: Too many draws & the consistency question
The number of wins and draws in the last eleven games is almost an identical reverse of the first eleven games – what gives?. Also a quick look at the stats from Saturday’s draw before a look at the consistency question: having started seven different forward combinations and 15 different midfield combinations, where’s the offensive consistency supposed to come from?