Mintal “tightlipped” about his future as reports suggest Toronto also interested in him. Le Toux happy with Union draft. Independence to announce international player signings. MLS comings and goings. CONCACAF wants fourth World Cup spot, more news.
Zak MacMath is the guest on the Philly Soccer Show as KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Dan Walsh discuss the Union’s picks in the SuperDraft, the club’s jersey sponsorship deal with Bimbo, and prospects for future signings.
The Independence select Havertown-native Sinead Farrelly with their first pick in Friday’s 2011 WPS Draft in Baltimore. The versatile Lauren Fowlkes is the club’s second pick. In other Independence news, Heather Mitts was traded to Atlanta Beat for a third round draft pick in 2012.
The Union have declined the option to renew Toni Stahl’s contract for a second year with the club.
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian covered events at the SuperDraft in Baltimore. Here’s a photo essay of what happened.
A look at early reaction to the Union’s draft picks and more morning news.
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.
Omar Salgado is the surprise #1 pick. Nagbe goes to Portland and Perry Kitchen is now with the enemy!
The PSP travels on the Founding Members bus to the SuperDraft. Updates on events as they unfold will be posted all day.
With a championship in 2010 to improve upon their runner-up finish in 2009, the Akron Zips are quickly reshaping the landscape of collegiate and professional soccer.
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