The Union have been a counterattacking team on the road in 2013. Can they revert to a less possession-based style at Chicago without sacrificing the improved fluidity seen against Seattle?
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The Week in Tweets
Soccer prayers with Danny Cruz, Dark Lord Moreno, reaction to Seattle and the release of player salaries. It’s all in The Week in Tweets. Plus, this week’s caption contest winner.
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Antoine Hoppenot
Antoine Hoppenot is the guest on the pod and talks about his role and the possibility of starting. Greg and Eli then talk about the Union’s tough three game stretch, squad rotation, and Soumare. FInally, the pod talks about Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.
Soumare looks set to start, rotation and depth, Ansboro on stepping down, more news
Parke’s injury not as bad as feared but Soumare looks set to start against Chicago on Saturday. On rotation and depth. Ansboro on stepping down as SoB prez. Moyes leaving Everton, expected to take over at Manchester United. More news.
Soumare could start vs. Chicago
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.
Union salary breakdown: Steals, deals & … trades?
PSP analyzes Philadelphia Union’s salary breakdown and identifies the steals (like Ray Gaddis, pictured), veteran bargains, surprises, and winner of the Juan Diego Gonzalez Award. Also, we take a look at several potential trade scenarios for Bakary Soumare.