The Union manager spoke with the media about a number of issues after Monday’s open training session at YSC Sports. Updated with video of the press conference
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Hackworth: Union looking to move Freddy Adu
In an expansive letter to Union season ticket holders, John Hackworth confirms that the club is shopping Freddy Adu.
Union sign Damani Richards and Aaron Wheeler
The Union announce the signing of two former trialists, one of whom scored against his new club in a 2010 preseason game.
Draft day reaction: Anding, Okai, Adu
The surprising Don Anding pick and Freddy Adu drama overshadowed a great piece of draft work by the Union with Stephen Okai. One PSP contributor reacts to each move and is far more reluctant to lose Adu than you’d think.
Hackworth: Adu “not in our plans”
Hackworth on Adu: “Freddy is not coming into our preseason. He is not in our plans.” PSP has the story.
Union select Anding & Okai in draft, trade for Supplemental Draft picks
The Union surprised when they selected the forward Don Anding with their first pick of the draft. After trading the 29th pick overall to RSL for Supplemental Draft picks, the Union then selected Reading United alumni and midfielder Stephen Okai.