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Ream v Union named Gaffe of the Year, Henry to Arsenal, more news

Tim Ream’s giveaway agaisnt the Union named Gaffe of the Year. More Adu news. Veronica Boquete agrees to terms with Independence. Henry loan to Arsenal needs only for insurance agreement to be done. Jack Warner bought WC TV rights for $1. More news.

Featured / Local / Season Reviews

Season review: Stefani Miglioranzi

A frustrating figure for most of the season, it looks like the veteran holding midfielder might have donned the blue and gold for the last time.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Is Adu training in Spain “first step” to Euro return? Henry to Arsenal deal, more

Following the news on Wednesday that Freddy Adu will train with Spanish club Rayo Vallecano, reports from Sports Illustrated and Spanish news outlet Marca suggest he is eying a return to Europe next summer. Arsenal offer Henry loan deal. Some American player in Germany creates Twitter storm. More news.

Philadelphia Soccer History / US Soccer History

Philly and the first USA international tour

The US played its first full international in Sweden during the the First World War. Philadelphia-area players were an important part of that team.

Featured / Local / Season Reviews / Union

Season review: Veljko Paunovic

Tough in the air and smart on the deck, the PSP reviews Veljko Paunovic’s season.

Daily news roundups

Adu to train in Spain, Nowak excited, more news

Adu to train in Spain. Nowak excited by offseason moves, more likely to come. McInerney on his U-23 prospects. FIFA ordered to release documents. More morning news.

Featured / Season Reviews

Season review: Keon Daniel

Keon Daniel was the most poised Union midfielder for the Union this year. Then he left for international duty and couldn’t get back into the US. Or something. Nobody knows what. But he’s missed. Here’s PSP’s season review of Daniel’s first season with the Union.

Daily news roundups

MLS offseason news, soccer books, catchphrases

MLS offseason news continues to trickle in.

The Pine Barrens League

The Pine Barrens League, part 4: Battling doubt and the Middle East

The Pine Barrens League, our offseason fiction series, continues with part 4.

Daily news roundups

Further reactions to offseason moves, bits and bobs

A quick roundup of news and opinion from over the holiday weekend.