The Union’s release of three players begins what baseball calls the “hot stove league,” the series off-season moves each team undertakes to remake itself. PSP looks at the first moves, some potential new signings with Pennsylvania ties, and how a key league policy change could impact the Union.
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Season Review: The Homegrowns
Young, incredibly talented and full of promise, Sean Doyle’s look at the Union’s homegrown players season with comments from Union Reserve Team coach Brendan Burke.
Hack says South American signing “really likely,” new asst. coach announced soon
Hackworth says a South American signing is “a really likely possibility” also says club will announce new assistant coach, “probably this week.” Beckham confirms playing days in MLS done. Women’s pro league announcement today.
Season Review: Chris Albright
While he was serviceable in all appearances, and rarely a liability, his lack of speed and athleticism puts his playing future in doubt. His non-physical tools, however, may see his tenure with the Union continue for some time.
Fans’ View: Bye, bye Beckham
A lot has changed since Beckham joined the league six years ago. With his departure imminent, Tim Carr looks back.
Waiver draft waived, Beckham to leave MLS, more
After waiving Gabriel Gomez, Porfirio Lopez, and Krystian Witkowski, the Union pass on picking up a player in Monday’s Waiver Draft. David Beckham announces MLS Cup final his last game with LA, seeking new challenges. More.