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.
Tag: Peter Nowak
Can we keep blaming Nowak?
Conor O’Grady explains how the ghost of Nowak still haunts the Union.
Closing the book on Freddy
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.
The simple truths behind the Soumare situation
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.
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.
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.)