The Union traded up to take UConn goalie Andre Blake with the first pick of the draft. Two trades with Dallas and Toronto landed the Union at #15 where they chose Coastal Carolina’s midfield distributor Pedro Ribeiro. In round 2, the Union nabbed defenders Kevin Cope and Robbie Derschang.
Why the Maurice Edu signing would throw a monkey wrench at the league office and be terrific for the Union — PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.
Coming amid well founded frustration with the league’s murky player acquisition policies, Thursday’s SuperDraft in Philadelphia puts the spotlight on Union fans. Let’s rise above.
The Union have signed 26-year-old midfielder Cristian Maidana, the Argentime midfielder reported by PSP as a Union transfer target. Updated with Maidana’s highlight reel
Tim Carr says with the SuperDraft in Philly, if the league really is holding up the Edu to the Union deal, things are about to get very interesting.
ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle says MLS is balking at Edu salary of $1.2 million. More on the Parke-White trade. Carlos Valdes update. Draft news. Player transactions. More.