The Union color commentator has pleaded guilty in federal court to “receiving nearly $500,000 in kickbacks for filling unneeded prescriptions for himself and recruiting others to the scheme.” UPDATE: Union terminate Pappas’ contract.
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Union and Vincent Nogueira mutually terminate contract
Nogueira and Union mutually terminate contract “due to personal health issues.”
Official: Earnie Stewart named Union’s Sporting Director
Stewart will be club’s sporting director, effective January 1, 2016.
Sakiewicz out as Union CEO
Nick Sakiewicz is out at Philadelphia Union. Jay Sugarman appears to have fired him. Here’s the straight news. Commentary will follow later. UPDATE: Union chief revenue officer Dave Rowan to oversee day-to-day operations after Sakiewicz departure.
Mbolhi signs with Turkish side Antalyaspor
Following announcements from Turkey, Union sources confirm Rais Mbolhi has signed with Antalyaspor. UPDATE: Union, MLS announce mutual termination of contract with Mbolhi.
Sapong arrested for reckless driving and DUI, ineligible to play until SABH assessment
Union’s CJ Sapong arrested early Friday morning for reckless driving and DUI, ineligible to participate “In any competition” until completion of assessment by MLS’ Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program doctors.