An open letter to Robert Pires
Robert Pires says he wants a beautiful city, not Philadelphia. Too bad the Frenchman’s ignorance and big mouth cost him his best chance at getting one in the U.S. Here’s what he’s missing.
Robert Pires says he wants a beautiful city, not Philadelphia. Too bad the Frenchman’s ignorance and big mouth cost him his best chance at getting one in the U.S. Here’s what he’s missing.
A report in L’Equipe says that Pires has turned down the Union because Philly is not “a beautiful city,” the Union sells out season tickets, Bradley to make final roster decision after Czech Republic match, lots of USMNT interviews, Mourinho says Champions League bigger than World Cup and more.
The deals with Celtic and Manchester United were fantastic coups for the Union. After last week’s debacle in Salt Lake we look for reasons for encouragement on the field. Off the field, how about some deals for new players?
The net has been cast wide as we round up the latest about Robert Pires and Thierry Henry transfer rumors, the Union Sound podcast, USMNT and World Cup news.
Allentown native and FC Dallas rookie Jason Yeisley won a 94th minute penalty to help gain a draw against Seattle, more on the Robert Pires to Philadelphia Union link, and other news of the day.
Former Arsenal star Robert Pires has been in contact with Philadelphia Union, Union manager Peter Nowak confirmed Wednesday. The winger/attacking midfielder could sign with the Union this summer after his contract runs out with Villareal.
The center backs and goalie were supposed to be a strength, but they’ve crapped the bed. The midfield looked faceless, but they’ve played terrifically. All our preconceived notions of Philadelphia Union are getting busted.
Freddy Adu says he could move to Aris Thessalonica in Greece or Hull City in England. Aris is the club that acquired Fulham’s Eddie Johnson from last week via loan. Hull is the club that rarely wins in the EPL. U.S. international Stuart Holden is going on trial at Burnley […]
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