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Featured, Local, Union

Hackworth: Union looking to move Freddy Adu

January 20, 2013 by Ed Farnsworth 28 comments

In an expansive letter to Union season ticket holders, John Hackworth confirms that the club is shopping Freddy Adu.

Featured, Union

Union sign Damani Richards and Aaron Wheeler

January 19, 2013 by Ed Farnsworth 12 comments

The Union announce the signing of two former trialists, one of whom scored against his new club in a 2010 preseason game.

Featured, Union

Draft day reaction: Anding, Okai, Adu

January 18, 2013 by Dan Walsh 10 comments

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.

Featured, Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly soccer 100: Hibs move up, face Boys Club in Philly Challenge Cup, new league announced

January 18, 2013 by Ed Farnsworth 1 comment

Our series in conjunction with the US Soccer’s centennial year continues with a look at soccer happening in Philadelphia 100 years ago this week.

Daily news roundups, Featured

Adu news eclipses Union’s SuperDraft, 5 Reading Utd players selected, lots more news

January 18, 2013 by Ed Farnsworth 8 comments

News of Freddy Adu’s possible departure from the Union overshadows the club’s SuperDraft. Five Reading United alumni picked in the draft. Loads of MLS news including continuing Cascadia Cup controversy. Much more news.

KYW Philly Soccer Show, Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Draft, whither Freddy Adu?

January 18, 2013 by Ed Farnsworth 3 comments

KYW’s Greg Orlandinin is joined by PSPs Eli Pearlman-Storch and Dan Walsh to discuss the Union’s draft. Coach John Hackworth also discusses the Union’s approach to the draft and Freddy Adu’s status.