Union tactics: New season calls for new midfield roles
The Union should make subtle changes to their midfield tactics as their young core develops and Brian Carroll joins the fold.
The Union should make subtle changes to their midfield tactics as their young core develops and Brian Carroll joins the fold.
Haverford School and FC Delco product Jeremiah White has not been invited to travel with the Union for preseason training in Orlando. SBI reports that Jorge Perlaza, long linked to the Union, is headed for Portland. Cesar Arias confirms talks with the Union but a move is not certain.
Was the waiving of Brad Knighton really so very shocking?
In a surprise move, the Union announce that they have waived goalkeeper Brad Knighton
The Union’s preseason plans have become a little clearer, although some details remain to be seen.
Drafted players may not necessarily make the team. What will happen to them if they don’t?
Local connections abound as the Union select Southampton, Pa.native Ryan Richter from La Salle with the fifth pick of the first round. Defender Josh Walburn from Princeton was the second round pick. Wilmington, De. native and FC Delco alumni Matthew Marcin was picked from Providence College in the third round.
PSP grades a draft that saw the Philadelphia Union selected goalkeeper Zac MacMath of Maryland, midfielder Michael Farfan of North Carolina and F/M Levi Houapeu of UMBC.
The PSP travels on the Founding Members bus to the SuperDraft. Updates on events as they unfold will be posted all day.
Since the first MLS draft in 1996, ten goalies have been drafted in the first round. The results are decidedly mixed. Does it make sense for the Union to use their first pick on a goalie?
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