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).
Tag: Shea Salinas
No keeper deal yet, Salinas told he was protected, more news
Discussions but no deal with Mondragon; Salinas told by Nowak he was protected; Portland’s new boring kit; MLS better than England’s Championship; FIFA folly; your weekend soccer listings and more news.
Pardon me, but my train is here; more news
Zach Pfeffer is back from a successful spell in Germany; Salinas already impressing in Vancouver; More transfer rumors; more World Cup fallout; questions as to whether CONCACAF voted for US bid; Barcelona’s adventures in modern transport after farcical league decision to play scheduled match despite air traffic controllers strike, more news.
Injuries made Salinas “expendable,” more news
Your post-Thanksgiving holiday roundup includes reaction to Salinas and Moreno draft, possible big name comings-and-goings in MLS, FIFA related wackiness ahead of Thursday’s WC vote, video of a goalie being chased by a turkey and more news.
Bon voyage, Shea Salinas & Alejandro Moreno
Philadelphia Union just lost their most exciting player and a veteran team leader. They chose to protect their star-crossed goalkeeper instead of the guy he lost his job to. Quite a strange day. PSP breaks down today’s expansion draft, with observations on what it means for the Union and a look at the overall draft.
Union lose Salinas, Moreno
Vancouver take Shea Salinas in the fourth round, Alejandro Moreno in the seventh round, of the Expansion Draft. Chris Seitz is protected after Salinas is picked.