The Philly Soccer Page

Stewart assumes all duties, waiver draft today, Rosenberry homegrown claim denied, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 9, 2015 at 10:23 am × 36 comments

Earnie Stewart, to be introduced on Thursday, “has now assumed all duties”. Union’s homegrown claim on Keegan Rosenberry denied. USL Players Union forming. More.

The Curt & Earnie Show reshapes the Union

by Dan Walsh × on December 8, 2015 at 11:29 am × 44 comments

Philadelphia Union management has begun dismantling the team. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes a look at the revamp, closes the book on Cristian Maidana and Andrew Wenger, and highlights some interesting names available in free agency and the re-entry draft.

Photo essays

In pictures: The Sons of Ben Help Kick Hunger

by Earl Gardner × on December 8, 2015 at 11:06 am × 2 comments

Earl Gardner’s look at the Sons of Ben’s Help Kick Hunger event at Neshaminy Brewing Company.

Daily news roundups

Summing up Union’s Monday moves, East End Army, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 8, 2015 at 10:51 am × 21 comments

Reviewing Monday’s roster news. Bethlehem Steel supporters group selects its name. More news.

Roster News

MacMath, Cruz, Creavalle, Fred, Hoppenot in re-entry draft; Casey & Carroll free agents

by Adam Cann × on December 7, 2015 at 8:10 pm × 34 comments

Philadelphia Union listed Zac MacMath and four others for the first round of the MLS re-entry draft, which takes place December 11 at 3pm.

Transfers

Union deal Maidana, Wenger to Houston

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 7, 2015 at 6:07 pm × 64 comments

Union receive first round draft pick, General and Targeted Allocation money in exchange for Maidana and Wenger.

Signing News

Official: Union acquire Chris Pontius

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 7, 2015 at 4:06 pm × 15 comments

Following reports last week, the Union announced on Monday the acquisition of Chris Pontius from DC United in exchange for general and targeted allocation money.