The merits of a Le Toux move, how it shows changing perceptions of MLS in Europe, the prospects of a Michael Farfan move to Europe, and the reason behind Wednesday’s flurry of personnel news for the Union. (Hint: It wasn’t a coincidence it all happened in one day.)
If the Union enter the season with only four strikers, how would they fare? Are these youngsters ready to lead the Union back to the playoffs or are further reinforcements required? Discuss here.
The Union’s 34-year-old Serbian striker Veljko Paunovic has announced his retirement from professional soccer.
Fox Soccer is reporting that Sebastien Le Toux is training with EPL side Bolton ahead of an imminent transfer. Union officially have no comment at this time. Updates from England and Philadelphia
Danny Mwanga’s form dipped in 2011. When rumors that the Union were shopping him ahead of the 2012 SuperDraft emerged, some Union fans even advocated such a move. These people are bonkers.
The Union release four players, freeing up two international spots. Richter and Houapeu on list of trialists at DC United.
UPDATED: The Union selected defender Tom Brandt (Penn) with their first pick of the 2012 MLS Supplemental draft. Krystian Witkowski (FW, Marist), Antoine Hoppenot (FW, Princeton), and Brandon Zimmerman (MF, Santa Clara) were also selected. PSP runs down the Union’s picks and charts the entire draft.
In this second of two installments, the PSP asks and answers questions about the Union’s goalkeeping situation, breakout stars and conference rivals.
In this first of two installments, the PSP asks and answers questions about the Union’s roster, formation and depth for the upcoming season.
What do we think, and why do we think it? PSP has a few observations about Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft.
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