When the MLS and the Players Union meet this week to resume contract negotiations they will be joined by George H. Cohen, director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. ESPN discusses this possible “glimmer of hope.” Peter Nowak discusses the upcoming third stage of pre-season training. Focusing on tactics, […]
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Daily news roundup
The Harrisburg Patriot-News has more on the Union’s partnership with the USL-2 Harrisburg City Islanders here and here. (And no, we’re not just linking there because they gave us a great shout-out. But … it didn’t hurt.) You can also see some City Islanders videos here. Great quote from Union CEO Nick […]
Union 5-0 UNC: What did we learn?
What did we learn from Philadelphia Union’s match against the University of North Carolina? A few things. (Not nearly as much as if I was actually there, instead of dodging three feet of snow, but I digress.) The Union are much better than a good college team. Yay! No, really. […]
MLS extends labor talks, other news
MLS officials and players agreed to extend collective bargaining negotiations until Feb. 25 due to massive snowfall. Can Union manager Peter Nowak match Sigi Schmid and Bob Bradley for best expansion team results? Soccer America asks the question all Union fans want to know. Naturally, they don’t really answer it. […]
Daily news roundup
MLS labor negotiations postponed due to snow storm. The Daily News reports on double duty for Orozco and Nowak’s fine-tooth comb. MLSnet reports on building team spirit and the role of veterans in establishing leadership on the Union squad. Landon Donovan gets assist and earns penalty kick in Everton’s 2-1 […]
Union to train in Mexico, other morning news
Philadelphia Union will head to Guadalajara, Mexico, for a one-week training session later this month. Let’s see if the snow follows them there like it has to Greensboro, N.C. Union manager Peter Nowak tells the Inquirer he plans to tailor his system to the players, not vice versa. Does that mean […]