A native of South Jersey, Nick Fishman started with the Philly Soccer Page before the 2017 MLS season. He primarily covers the Union beat. Catch him on twitter @nick_fishman or email him at nsfishman90@gmail.com
Union sporting director Ernst Tanner and Monteiro’s agent spoke with PSP’s Nick Fishman to explain the extension of Monteiro’s loan, how the deal has gone down, and what it will take to secure a full transfer.
The Union went to Toronto and left with all three points. An own goal and a Jamiro Monteiro game winner helped extend Philadelphia’s lead atop the Eastern Conference.
Following the trade of David Accam, the Union announced the signing of 19-year-old forward Michee Ngalina from USL affiliate Bethlehem Steel.
The Union’s broadcast duo of JP Dellacamera were rarely heard outside of the Philadelphia tv market. PSP’s Nick Fishman spoke with the Union, who said the team’s feed will feature more often on ESPN+ going forward.
There’s rarely this many deserving candidates for PSP’s POTW. In the end, the Union’s super sub is right choice.
Sporting Director Ernst Tanner revealed the Union will be without forward Cory Burke for the foreseeable future.
It’s been a long year for Jamiro Monteiro, but there’s symmetry in how he became PSP’s Player of the Week.
The Union will be without a star, but the emergence of their talented teen eases the concern.
The Union’s captain isn’t the most heralded player on the team, but he may be their most important. Now, he’s in a position to maximize his talent.
The Union and FC Dallas are both riding high with two-game win streaks. But with all the attention on each side’s youth, can Philadelphia’s experience prove to be the difference?
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