The focus is on the youth as Philadelphia Union Youth Technical Director Alecko Eskandarian joins co-hosts Gregg Orlandini and Eli-Pearlman Storch on the latest edition of the Philly Soccer Show podcast.
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The Dragon and Sir Becks, more news
Trying to be enthusiastic about tonight’s All-Star Game, the PSP links to the Mondragon and Beckham memory lane stories, has some power rankings, roundsup some more All-Star news including a picture of the MLS jersey, finds some more news from elsewhere, and still can’t decide if the All-Star Game is worth watching.
Thorne Holder waived
The Union announced on Tuesday that Thorne Holder has been waived. Holder’s departure opens up an international spot on the Union roster.
Stat chat: Union v Real Madrid
Looking at the Union’s stats against Real Madrid. Conclusion: Marfan is better than Cronaldo and Kaka.
Righto then, back to business
Reaction to the Real Madrid friendly. In league action, Columbus now even with Union on points, NY one point behind. More news.
Septa info for Real Madrid game, more news
Septa adds extra Broad Street line service for tonight’s Philadelphia Union v Real Madrid game. What to expect in terms of starting lineups. Ruiz tally voted Goal of the Week. Suspended FIFA exec Mohammed bin Hammam given lifetime ban from soccer.