A report out of Colombia says rumored Union target Jorge Perlaza is waiting for a work permit to come to MLS as another Colombian Player is linked to the Union. As unrest continues in Egypt, doubts grow over whether the February 9 USMNT friendly in Cairo will take place. Supporters groups in Egypt the unrecognized organizational heroes of the ongoing resistance to the government, more news.
PSP takes a look at the best and worst of Philly soccer, from PPL Park and Holmfridur to Joe Biden and the World Cup (or lack thereof).
A leader in Philadelphia’s effort to host World Cup games sits in for this week’s podcast to talk about Thursday’s awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Greg and Dan also share conspiracy theories — errr, analysis — about the bids and then move on to talk about Philadelphia Union’s offseason personnel moves.
The SoBs and Union try to kick hunger, New England signs a 15-year-old player, Eric Wynalda to coach Chivas USA, and Philly hater Robert Pires finally finds that pretty place to live — in Birmingham, England, the heart of British industry.