Ever see the movie 500 Days of Summer? Seth Finck has, and that whole perception vs. reality thing got him thinking about some of Union manager John Hackworth’s decisions (complete with Allen Iverson “Practice” rant references).
John Hackworth on possible summer signing, the Roger Torres’ playing time, and more. Fabinho working for start. Beasley on hazing USMNT rookie McInerney. City Islanders fall to LA Blues. CONCACAF prez wants World Cup in US. More news.
Dan Stover and Jim Prestifilippo present their infographic of Union player stats for June’s league games and the season so far.
Kansas City manager Peter Vermes let slip word of a new MLS “retention fund” designed to retain top players within the league. Why didn’t we know of this before? Wasn’t this relevant? PSP’s Earl Reed explores how MLS reveals its rules and the question of whether there truly is a level playing field for all teams when it comes to the rules.
First half hat trick from Wondo sets the stage for a commanding win in the opening of group play for the US. Klinsmann says McInerney “is on a good path.” Video of brilliant tifo in Portland. Altidore returns to the Prem. Union bits and more.
One defensive lapse aside, the US could not have asked for a much better result.
Despite the big city, Philadelphia Union operate as a small market team. Here’s where they fall into the grand scheme of things in MLS, along with evaluations of every other MLS club as well and how this status affects everything the team does. After readers’ requests for this post, here you go.
Philadelphia born defender Chris Williams, who played with Ocean City Barons, Philadelphia KiXX, as well as in Vietnam’s top flight before joining NASL’s San Antonio Scorpion’s, retires from the game.
A goal and an assist against RSL was capped off by a performance against Houston that was one of the few bright spots of the game.
More on the new retention fund salary mechanism. Union’s preseason Florida home considering building soccer stadium. Power rankings drop. Forlan says no MLS move. USA ready for Belize. Messi’s mess. More news.
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