Union assistant coach John Hackworth made clear that Michael Farfan’s training stint at Sunderland is an attempt to prepare for preseason, not a trial in preparation for a move abroad. [Updated]
Tag: Philadelphia Union
Who’s gonna drive this team?!?
The Union finished 2011 with two strong candidates for the central attacking midfield job. When 2012 begins, they may not have either. What are the Union to do?
Marfan to train with Sunderland? Additional troubles for WPS. More news.
SBI tweets that Michael Farfan is going on a training stint with Sunderland. WPS future again in question after court ruling. Draft news and Peanut Chews. Argentina v Brazil at the New Meadowlands. More news
Insert Adu wordplay here, All-Star update, SuperDraft news
Freddy Adu wants to play in Europe, All-Star game might be in Philly or somewhere else, new mock SuperDrafts, a great review of the homegrown player rule and more.
Buy local: Local players draw MLS eyes in draft
Last year, Reading United alum C.J. Sapong was MLS Rookie of the Year. This year, Matt Hedges and a host of other players with ties to RU and the Philly area will be in play for Thursday’s MLS amateur draft. PSP runs them down.
MLS All-Star game in Philly?-Not so fast says DN. More news.
Daily News reporter Kerith Gabriel tweets that reports of MLS All-Star game in Philly are premature. Abby Wambach and Marta say they may not play in WPS in 2012. More mock drafts. Combine news. Dempsey hat trick. More news.