One year after joining the Union, Freddy Adu looks like a disappointment as a designated player. But is it too early to give up on him? PSP makes the case for why Adu was a good signing, why he’s fallen short of expectations, and why Michael Farfan, John Hackworth and Adu himself are the keys to Adu’s future with Philadelphia.
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Player of the Week: Raymon Gaddis
Industrious, strong defensively, aggressive, energetic. Gaddis was all these things. But more importantly: He was fearless.
Philadelphians Abroad: Donatelli cuts H-burg’s playoff run short
Tony Donatelli’s gamewinner knocked Harrisburg City Islanders out of the USL PRO playoffs.
River Cup: Union Front Office 2-0 Sons of Ben
The Union staff took down the Sons of Ben in the second annual River Cup. But the night was a win for all those involved as everyone came together to raise money for the Philadelphia Union Foundation.
College soccer roundup
The Saint Joseph’s, Villanova, La Salle and Drexel men’s teams opened regular season play over the weekend.
College soccer season preview: Saint Joseph’s
PSP’s series looking at the Philly Soccer Six continues with a preview of St. Joseph’s, who are looking to improve on a tough 2011 season.