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Drafting for today or tomorrow: A look at the Union’s SuperDraft options

by Adam Cann × on January 16, 2014 at 6:18 am × 7 comments

The Union’s positional needs are clear. Who in this draft class has the stuff to meet those needs? Adam Cann explores.

The monkey wrench signing

by Dan Walsh × on January 16, 2014 at 6:01 am × 17 comments

Why the Maurice Edu signing would throw a monkey wrench at the league office and be terrific for the Union — PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.

Fan Culture

Rise above: Let’s blow minds

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 15, 2014 at 9:07 pm × 19 comments

Coming amid well founded frustration with the league’s murky player acquisition policies, Thursday’s SuperDraft in Philadelphia puts the spotlight on Union fans. Let’s rise above.

Breaking News

Union sign Cristian Maidana

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 15, 2014 at 6:32 pm × 23 comments

The Union have signed 26-year-old midfielder Cristian Maidana, the Argentime midfielder reported by PSP as a Union transfer target. Updated with Maidana’s highlight reel

Fans' View

Fans’ view: Mo money, mo problems

by Tim Carr × on January 15, 2014 at 12:36 pm × 21 comments

Tim Carr says with the SuperDraft in Philly, if the league really is holding up the Edu to the Union deal, things are about to get very interesting.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: Hibs advance to American Cup semis, more replays for Bethlehem & Victor

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 15, 2014 at 11:32 am × 1 comment

The epic path of Philly teams in the 1913-14 American Cup continues.

Daily news roundups

Report says league balking at Edu to Union, on the Parke-White trade, Valdes update, draft news, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 15, 2014 at 10:25 am × 113 comments

ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle says MLS is balking at Edu salary of $1.2 million. More on the Parke-White trade. Carlos Valdes update. Draft news. Player transactions. More.