The Philly Soccer Page

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.

MLS

SuperDraft preview: The top prospects

by Sean Doyle × on January 14, 2014 at 12:43 pm × 18 comments

PSP’s Sean Doyle looks at some of the top prospects in Thursday’s SuperDraft and why they might fit with the Union.

Breaking News

Union trade Jeff Parke to DC for Ethan White and top allocation spot

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 14, 2014 at 12:05 pm × 58 comments

Union receive central defender Ethan White and top allocation pick in exchange for Parke and the No. 6 allocation pick.

Daily news roundups

Union dealing, Hack presser, Sak says robust oppotunities coming to fruition, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 14, 2014 at 11:28 am × 50 comments

The offseason just got real, folks. Union news and news from around the league and elsewhere. Read on!

Press Conference

Hackworth talks options ahead of SuperDraft

by Adam Cann × on January 13, 2014 at 3:17 pm × 28 comments

John Hackworth spoke with media today via conference call about the Union’s options and mindset going into Thursday’s SuperDraft. PSP’s Adam Cann took part and has this report.