Daily news roundups
Notes from Union training camp. Algeria tops Senegal, advances to Africa Cup of Nations knockout round. Academy’s Elney and Wilson get US U-18 callup. Tuesday’s trades. USA-Chile today. More.
Analysis
Although the roster may be in flux, Peter Andrews examines the depth-chart battles to look for during training camp.
USMNT
The first USMNT game of 2015 holds no shortage of interest, as Chile plays without its European stars and the US tries out a new-look formation.
Daily news roundups
Albright confirms negotiations with unnamed South American club that wants Carlos Valdes. Training camp notes. On Albright and Curtin’s Philly roots. MLS and national teams news. More.
Interview
by Adam Cann × on January 26, 2015 at 11:20 am ×
Dzenan Catic was the Union’s first pick (31st overall) in the 2015 SuperDraft. Jim Curtin was stunned to find such a talented goalscorer in the second round. PSP spoke with Catic about his scoring touch and how he dealt with defensive schemes meant to slow him down.
Daily news roundups
Jim Curtin on his focus as preseason training begins, assures fans signings are coming. Steffen comes up big as US U-20s qualify for World Cup. USMNT roster for Chile and Panama friendlies announced. More.
Preseason
Union’s preseason training roster includes four trialists.
Signing News
Union announce return of club and league veteran trio for 2015.
Interview
by Adam Cann × on January 23, 2015 at 12:11 pm ×
PSP talks with Union second round draft pick Eric Bird. Fresh off captaining Virginia to a national crown, Bird is ready to earn a roster spot in Philly.
CBA Negotiations
PSP contributor — and labor lawyer — Steve Holroyd has a quick primer in labor law and collective bargaining agreements in pro sports as the expiration of the MLS CBA approaches.
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