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
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
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.
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.
The Union selected defenders Kevin Cope (Michigan State) and Robbie Derschang (Akron) in Round 2 of the SuperDraft.
The Union add 6’4 central midfielder and Reading United alum Pedro Ribeiro with pick #15 in the Superdraft.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Philadelphia’s best sandwich explains the Union, including Amobi’s national team snub, Jack Mac’s mouth, a local kid getting drafted by the Union, and Nick Sak’s latest.
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