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.
Author: Ed Farnsworth
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.