Thursday morning news roundup
The latest information about the impending strike, do MLS teams lose money?, Independence coach Paul Riley, City Islanders training camp, Sean Combs interested in Crystal Palace and more.
The latest information about the impending strike, do MLS teams lose money?, Independence coach Paul Riley, City Islanders training camp, Sean Combs interested in Crystal Palace and more.
Philadelphia Union will host one of the world’s top clubs this summer when Spanish side Valencia C.F. visits PPL Park in Chester for a friendly. Valencia boasts one of the world’s top strikers in David Silva and world class attacker David Silva.
Raul, Clarence Seedorf, Thierry Henry. All European stars at one point. All possible targets for the Union. PSP takes a look at the prospects for the Union signing a designated player from Europe.
Union friendly with Valencia, strike news, the Independence on NBC 10 and in podcasts, US friendly against Australia announced, three refs arrested in China, John Terry has an accident, Man Utd fire another scarf wearer and some loon rants about soccer
“It needs to stop.” After Sunday’s 0-2 loss to FC Dallas which saw three Union players issued with red cards, Peter Nowak has some strong words to say to those on the field and on the bench.
Union midfielder Amobi Okugo will join the U.S. U-20s at the Dallas Cup, U.S. – Australia friendly set for June 5, Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz’s long TV interview and other news in the daily news roundup.
The open tryouts have ended, the camp roster is shaping up, and the Harrisburg City Islanders are headed full steam into the pre-season. 32 players suited up at In The Net, outside of Harrisburg on Monday, and the competition will be fierce.
The Philly Soccer Page has been seriously upgraded, with new features and a more local focus now that the domestic soccer season is starting. For the full rundown, read on.
The United States rarely settles for second place. Will MLS ever grow into a league that can compete with those in footy-crazy countries? And will US fans be happy with a league that accepts its role as a feeder system for larger leagues and a buyer of over-the-hill stars?
Fights at the Union-FC Dallas match, a Shea Salinas feature, David Beckham’s World Cup dream-ending injury, and the rest of the morning news.
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