The Union kicked off preseason with the signing of Matej Oravec while Ernst Tanner and Jim Curtin met with the media. With preseason comes new trialists in MLS training camps, as well as new stars which Inter Miami is still trying to lock down. The USMNT is set to face Wales on March 30th, while a game in England was halted due to homophobic chants.
Plus MLS piece on Monteiro acquisition, CBA discussions going well, Miguel Almiron scores again again for Newcastle, more.
Jamiro Monterio is officially back with the Union, while Cory Burke may be on his way out. Zlatan Ibrahimovic keeps scoring, regardless of what league he plays in. Javier Hernandez may actually be coming to MLS, stop me if you’ve heard that before.
The Union have signed midfielder Jamiro Monteiro to a permanent deal, paying a club-record transfer fee of $2 million to FC Metz in the process.
Plus, Anthony Hudson named USMNT U-20 coach, MLS’ Armchair Analyst’s roster status, Union II home opener announced, more.
What are the Philadelphia Union shopping for this offseason? Plus, some big names (and some unknowns) may be coming from Europe to MLS this year.