Philly native and San Jose Earthquakes star midfielder Bobby Convey sits in on this week’s KYW soccer podcast. He reveals what stopped him from playing for Philadelphia Union, his comeback from injury to all-star, his prospects for a return to the national team, and Philly’s youth soccer scene. Greg and Dan also talk about the Union, big signings by the Sounders and Red Bulls and the U.S.-Brazil friendly.
USASA Hall of Famer Werner Fricker, Jr. sits in on this week’s podcast to talk about this weekend’s USASA Amateur Cup finals being held in the Philly area to commemorate the 100th anniversary of United German Hungarians, a two-time U.S. Open Cup finalist and longtime amateur soccer power. Hosts Greg Orlandini and Dan Walsh then examine the Justin Mapp trade and Philadelphia Union’s midseason outlook.
The Union trade allocation money for the left winger, a former all-star who’s been marginalized in Chicago the last two years.
Philadelphia Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz sits in for this week’s podcast, addressing the club’s plans for signing a designated player and other new players, team finances, plans for expanding PPL park, and the unusual status of J.T. Noone.
William, aka Own Goal, won the PSP’s World Cup picks pool. He gets two tickets to a Union match, possibly even tonight’s against Celtic, but there’s only one problem: He didn’t give us his email! Help us find the winner so we can get him his prize.
Philadelphia Union winger Shea Salinas talks with PSP’s Dan Walsh and KYW Newsradio’s Greg Orlandini about the Union, his position switches, Clint Dempsey, his infamous Craig’s List ad, and his love of the movie Top Gun. Listen in for that and more talk about the Union and their potential signings during the summer transfer window.