All kinds of topics – from the US qualifiers, to the Adu/Kleberson news, and Amobi Okugo’s lil’ fro – figure in this week in tweets.
Tag: Philadelphia Union
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Mike Petke
Red Bulls head coach Mike Petke joins the pod ahead of Saturday’s big match. Also discussed: Adu’s departure, Kleberson’s arrival, and the USMNT’s qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico.
Statement game, Hack on Kleberson, more news
Michael Lahoud calls Saturday’s game against New York “a statement game.” John Hackworth on plans for Kleberson. Is McInerney America’s Chicharito? More news.
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.
Klinsmann: “We got the job done.” More morning news.
Reports, reaction, quotes player ratings from USA draw in Mexico. Red Bulls coach says Saturday’s game is not a must-win for winless New York. Valentin on loan to Norway. More.
Union announce Kleberson loan, part ways with Adu
The Union confirm Brazilian midfielder Kleberson will come to the club on loan and that it has “reached a contract termination by mutual consent” with Freddy Adu.