Archive for January, 2011

Union

Union to train in Florida, then Greece

The Union’s preseason plans have become a little clearer, although some details remain to be seen.

Featured / US / USMNT

Americans in the transfer window

With the Transfer Window in full swing for Europe’s top leagues, many of the United States’ top players are up for moves across the continent.

Daily news roundups

Signings roundup, no Mintal, more news

Coverage of the Mondragon and Valdes signings roundup. Report from Germany says Mintal no go. Paul the Octopus memorialized. Your weekend TV listings and more news.

Featured / Photo essays

Mondragon and Valdes unveiling in pictures

PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian was at Fado for the unveiling of Faryd Mondragon and Carlos Valdes. Here’s a look at what he saw.

Featured

Mondragon and Valdes intro: Live updates

The PSP posts live updates from Fado, packed to the gills with Union supporters to welcome the Union’s two newest players, Faryd Mondragon and Carlos Valdes.

Daily news roundups / Featured

New guys to be introduced today, more news

The Union sign Faryd Mondragon and Carlos Valdes. The Independence sign two Spanish internationals. Angel signs deal to become La Galaxy’s third DP. Cosmos light up Times Square and more morning news.

Featured / Union

What do the Union do with all these draft picks?

Drafted players may not necessarily make the team. What will happen to them if they don’t?

Daily news roundups / Featured

Colombian connected, more news

Union to introduce “new player” on Thursday. Colombian forward Jorge Perlaza linked to the Union. More on Mintal deal which one report calls “questionable.” Cosmos appoint Eric Cantona director of soccer and more news.

Featured / Local / Reading United AC

Reading is the new Akron

That four Reading United alumni were selected in the SuperDraft only underscores that coach Brendan Burke has gotten things right. While only one made it to the Union this time around, in the long run, such success can only bode well.

Featured / Union

Supplemental Draft Live

Local connections abound as the Union select Southampton, Pa.native Ryan Richter from La Salle with the fifth pick of the first round. Defender Josh Walburn from Princeton was the second round pick. Wilmington, De. native and FC Delco alumni Matthew Marcin was picked from Providence College in the third round.