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Nick Sakiewicz, behind the curtain

Nick Sakiewicz isn’t going anywhere. He explained why to PSP and laid out more than we ever knew about the Union’s ownership group, his thoughts on Toronto’s big spending, the Mo Edu contract and more.

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Former Real Madrid, Benfica players among Union trialists

Former Union midfielder Fred, Villanova midfielder Mike Seamon and former Toronto forward Fuad Ibrahim are among the other players training with the Union this week. UPDATED

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Are the Union’s offseason pieces falling into place?

PSP talked to sources around MLS, including John Hackworth, and has some updates on all the team’s pending player personnel moves (Valdes, Nogueira, Edu, Anding, Parke’s replacement) a week before training camp.

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John Hackworth steals the show at SuperDraft

PSP breaks down John Hackworth’s trade wizardry, the stunning move to trade up and draft a goalkeeper, and the beginning of the end in Philadelphia for Zac MacMath.

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Union select defenders Kevin Cope and Robbie Derschang in Round 2 of SuperDraft

The Union selected defenders Kevin Cope (Michigan State) and Robbie Derschang (Akron) in Round 2 of the SuperDraft.

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Union trade down twice, select midfielder Pedro Ribeiro at No. 15

The Union add 6’4 central midfielder and Reading United alum Pedro Ribeiro with pick #15 in the Superdraft.

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Union trade up to No. 1, select UConn goalie Blake

The Union traded #2 pick and allocation money to DC for #1, and took the consensus best player available in the draft: UConn goalie Andre Blake.

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SuperDraft Philly 2014 live!

The Union traded up to take UConn goalie Andre Blake with the first pick of the draft. Two trades with Dallas and Toronto landed the Union at #15 where they chose Coastal Carolina’s midfield distributor Pedro Ribeiro. In round 2, the Union nabbed defenders Kevin Cope and Robbie Derschang.

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Union in talks with French midfielder Vincent Nogueira

Union officials met with Nogueira in France over the weekend. A deal could happen this week, but it’s not a sure thing yet. PSP explains.

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Union pursuing Argentine winger Cristian Maidana – UPDATED

Philadelphia are chasing the left-footed midfielder, who has played previously in Mexico, Russia, and Argentina. Also, more info on the Union’s failed bid for Michael Bradley. UPDATED with new information on Maidana’s transfer fee, DP status and other details.