A roundup of Expansion Draft news (and mock drafts) from the Union and around the league. Plus MLS Cup TV ratings drop 44%, NASL provisionally approved to represent Division 2 soccer in North America. US World Cup bid news, Robert Pires won’t live in Birmingham and more news.
He led the Union in minutes and was the second player to score for the expansion franchise. Hard-working left back Jordan Harvey talks to PSP about playing in the Union system, scoring a fantastic goal, and his plans for the offseason.
Salinas and Jacobson unprotected. A trade for another holding midfielder. What gives? PSP looks at who Philadelphia Union exposed for Wednesday’s draft, as well as other big names around the league who could get drafted.
Here’s the skinny – you might want to sit down first…
This year was a big year for soccer in Philly. We got 2 new professional teams, hosted international friendlies and saw a World Cup run like few others. That means a lot of great memories. We polled PSP’s contributors for their best 2010 soccer memories, and here they are. Come share yours.
The next few days will see some players leaving Philadelphia Union. Who goes? Who stays? And how could trades factor in? How does it all work, and when does stuff happen? Here’s what to watch for between over the next few days.
Justin Mapp was handed a reprieve by the Union, giving him a chance to prove that he still has a lot to offer. He has repaid them for their confidence in his first season, with his star hopefully back on the rise.
If Philadelphia Union is to pick up a veteran goalkeeper, who’s out there? PSP breaks down the veteran options available domestically.
Zimmerman was one of the original 10 Union players, and while he played hard when he got on the field, he didn’t get on it often enough. PSP has a season review on the young attacker.
Sebastien Le Toux is named in MLS Best XI and he’s so awesome all he’s thinking about is the team. Garber gives MLS Sate of the League. Kansas City gets a new name. WPS lives. More doubts about US 2022 World Cup bid. Scottish team mistakenly uses picture of Nazis on Remembrance Day program and more morning news.
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