Questioning Philadelphia Union’s youth movement, praising the MLS youth academy movement, an early Beckham comeback, FIFA inspectors come to the U.S. to evaluate our World Cup bid, and more in today’s news roundup.
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Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Kansas City Wizards
One of Major League Soccer’s hottest teams visits Philadelphia Union on Saturday. Shea Salinas could return from injury, and we could see a young but exciting Union starting lineup. PSP previews.
More Union recaps and other Thursday news
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Union sign Sheanon Williams
Philadelphia Union signed the right back/striker and 20-year-old former youth international, who played for Harrisburg in USL-2 this season.
Devil’s advocate: Why not to play the kids
A youth movement is great in theory, but there’s a major catch for Philadelphia Union. If you play the kids too much, you could lose another key player in the expansion draft. PSP plays devil’s advocate and explains why more minutes for Danny Mwanga, Jack McInerney and Amobi Okugo could be bad for the Union, as much as we’d like to see it.
Union come back to win 2-1
Justin Mapp scored a stoppage time game-winner and assisted on the equalizer to lead the Union to a dramatic come-from-behind win that ended their six-game winless streak. PSP has analysis, video highlights and player ratings.