Our series in conjunction with the US Soccer’s centennial year continues with a look at soccer happening in Philadelphia 100 years ago this week.
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Adu news eclipses Union’s SuperDraft, 5 Reading Utd players selected, lots more news
News of Freddy Adu’s possible departure from the Union overshadows the club’s SuperDraft. Five Reading United alumni picked in the draft. Loads of MLS news including continuing Cascadia Cup controversy. Much more news.
Footy on the Telly: Jan. 18-Jan. 24
The week’s live soccer games on TV and online including the Africa Cup of Nations, the return of the Bundesliga, and Sunday’s big Premiership matches.
Hackworth: Adu “not in our plans”
Hackworth on Adu: “Freddy is not coming into our preseason. He is not in our plans.” PSP has the story.
Union select Anding & Okai in draft, trade for Supplemental Draft picks
The Union surprised when they selected the forward Don Anding with their first pick of the draft. After trading the 29th pick overall to RSL for Supplemental Draft picks, the Union then selected Reading United alumni and midfielder Stephen Okai.
Damani Richards to Union deal still “in the works”
A report on the Trinidad & Tobago national team website says 18 year old defender Damani Richards has signed a one-year deal with the Union. A source tells PSP the deal is still in the works.