Dan Gargan may have drawn attention with his video directing last week, but his play has impressed as well. The Chestnut Hill Academy alum and Chicago Fire right back headlines this week’s Philadelphians Abroad after his club knocked off the Union last week. PSP also rounds up how other local products fared in the pros over the last week.
Philly locals faced off against each other for the first time in an MLS match at PPL Park, but it wasn’t necessarily pretty for either of them. Meanwhile, two other local products made their MLS debuts. PSP rounds up the performances of Philly players around the world.
PSP’s new weekly feature looks at how Philadelphia-area natives performed on the field this week for professional clubs around the world.
Sky Sports reports no decision has been made about Le Toux. Amobi Okugo ranked among best young US players. USWNT face Dominican Republic tonight. Energy Drinks must pay taxes. Galaxy’s bold plans. FIFA says beer must be sold at 2014 World Cup. More news.
Jack McInerney scores in USMNT-US U-23 scrimmage. More on the Union’s Supplemental Draft picks. Gutierrez on Latin American talent. Indy’s Riley on new signings, USWNT job. Findley misses from two-yards out. More news.
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.