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Hack on Adu, Kleberson & Soumare, USMNT news, more

Extensive quotes from John HAckworth on Freddy Adu, Kleberson, and Soumare. News from the USMNT ahead of Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica. More.

Union

Positions and productivity

Is it reasonable to think that the Union’s players can adjust to different positions and tactics week to week? Adam Cann explores.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: All-Philadelphia American Cup semi, benefit match draw & more

Tacony FC and Philadelphia Hibernian square off in the 1913 American Cup semifinal. Allied Amateur Cup and league play, benefit match, and more Philly soccer history, 100 years ago this week.

Daily news roundups

McInerney named to TOTW & No. 2 on Castrol Top 20, more Union news, trouble in USMNT, more

Hackworth press conference today at 1:30pm. McInerney named to Team of the Week, No. 2 in Castrol Weekly Top 20. Meola praises Union for sticking with Zac. Trouble brewing in USMNT squad? More news.

Featured / Union

Soumare asks Union to trade him

Philadelphia Union center back Bakary Soumare has asked the Union to trade him. Soumare talked to PSP from Bamako, Mali, while on international duty.

Local

Union pay overdue taxes to Chester

Philadelphia Union and the city of Chester have settled a $500,000 payment due to the city government and are close to resolving the last remaining payout from 2010.

Featured / Union

Sakiewicz: Adu not asked to take pay cut

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, Philadelphia Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz tells PSP that Freddy Adu was never asked to take a pay cut and has turned down transfer offers from five countries. He also addresses PPL Park expansion, the Nowak lawsuit and more. (And yes, there’s additional follow-up reporting beyond the video.)

Featured / Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad: Locals landing in USL PRO sides

Glenside’s Tony Donatelli and Harrisburg native and former Philadelphia Union player J.T. Noone have landed with USL PRO expansion side VSI Tampa Bay. More movement and locals in the weekend’s MLS games.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Report says Adu flying to Brazil to ink deal, honors for Parke & Mac, USMNT roster reaction, more

Report says Adu flying to Brazil today to ink deal. Parke named to PST Team of the Week, McInerney voted Top Three Performer. Power rankings. Reaction to US World Cup qualifying roster. More.

Featured / Player ratings

Player ratings and analysis: Union 1-0 Revolution

PSP has player ratings and analysis from Saturday’s game, along with video of postgame interviews from the locker room and manager’s press conference.