Philadelphia Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz sits in for this week’s podcast, addressing the club’s plans for signing a designated player and other new players, team finances, plans for expanding PPL park, and the unusual status of J.T. Noone.
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Union v Man U pre-match news & more
Here’s a look at this morning’s Union v Manchester United news, including some photos from Tuesday’s training session at PPL Park, and much more. Digital snarkiness included!
Free Landon Donovan!
We knew in December that MLS had to let Landon Donovan go abroad, and it’s only clearer now. It’s best for him, MLS and American soccer as a whole. Here’s why.
Philly and the international friendly
Philadelphia has a long history of international friendlies dating back to 1901. Storied teams like Celtic, Manchester United, Liverpool, Inter Milan and Besiktas all visited Philadelphia in the 1900s. After 1974, friendlies became rare. Here’s a look at the teams that came to Philly and the Philly teams that played them ahead of Wednesday’s friendly between the Union and Man U.
Ralston retires, no DP for Union
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Independence loses, US Wins
Absent three players who were with the US team, the Independence lost 2-0 on Saturday to FC Gold Pride, who were missing four players to the US team. On Saturday the US team beat Sweden 3-0 in a warm-up match ahead of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 World Cup.

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