Soumare trade gives Union a clean slate
PSP evaluates the Bakary Soumare trade and what it means for Philadelphia Union.
PSP evaluates the Bakary Soumare trade and what it means for Philadelphia Union.
The former all-star looks set to replace injured center back Jeff Parke in Saturday’s nationally televised game. “My expectation is that he makes the most of this,” Union manager John Hackworth said.
UPDATED with quotes from Soumare.
Conor O’Grady explains how the ghost of Nowak still haunts the Union.
PSP provides some of the missing details on the Freddy Adu-Kleberson deal after talking to Adu’s agent and the Union. PSP also provides a bit of an autopsy as Adu’s chapter in the Union book finally closes. UPDATED with more info on Kleberson’s loan.
Three good center backs, two positions. As people look for someone to blame for Bakary Soumare’s trade request, PSP explains why no one is to blame and this is just life and sport.
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.
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.)
The Union’s new third kit to be unveiled tonight. Vidal and Hristov no longer trialing with the Union. Season previews galore. US win over Canada tonight sees them in U-20 World Cup. More news.
Trialist from Real Madrid with the Union. McInerney named a Top 10 US U-21 player. Union’s Disney Pro Classic matches to be streamed. USA v Canada news. More on Qatargate. More news.
The surprising Don Anding pick and Freddy Adu drama overshadowed a great piece of draft work by the Union with Stephen Okai. One PSP contributor reacts to each move and is far more reluctant to lose Adu than you’d think.
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