Can we just get to the soccer already?
With the Year Two bearing down on us, the Union’s preseason off the field leaves a sour taste for even the most rabid supporters.
With the Year Two bearing down on us, the Union’s preseason off the field leaves a sour taste for even the most rabid supporters.
Jonathan Tannenwald of Philly.com’s The Goalkeeper has posted further quotes from Wednesday’s press conference with Peter Nowak.
Peter Nowak spoke to reporters today via teleconference from Greece. He said the roster is not complete, that the club decided not to exercise the option to buy Orozco Fiscal at the end of his one-year loan on January 1. He said many are “looking at snaps rather than the big picture.”
The Union sign Ryan Richter and Thorne Holder while waiving Nick Zimmerman and JT Noone. Meanwhile, Michael Orzco Fiscal has disappeared from the roster.
The Ergotelis website lists some lineup information following Monday’s 1-1 draw with the Union. Ergotelis manager says “We exchange views and probably some players.”
The Philadelphia Union announced the signing of Guatemalan striker Carlos Ruiz before flying to Greece for preseason friendlies.
An active offseason sees the Union with more offensive weapons, a new set of goalies, but an eerily familiar dearth of outside backs.
A red card to Carlos Valdes in the 19th minute determines the course of the Union’s last exhibition match before they head for Greece.
Midfielder Andrew Jacobson was traded to FC Dallas for a future 2nd round pick today.
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