Archive for December, 2013

Union

Union trade targets — who’s on the list?

Forget Eddie Johnson. Let’s talk about Justin Morrow (pictured). The MLS trade market opens again on Monday. Here are some players the Union could go after.

Daily news roundups

Hopp is hungry, Neumann a Herman Trophy semifinalist, State of the League roundup, WC news, more

A deal for a Union target reportedly collapses. Hoppenot is hungry. Steve Neumann a Hermann Trophy semifinalist. News form Garber’s State of the League. World Cup news. more.

MLS / USMNT

What will the accumulation of top Americans in MLS mean for the US in 2014?

Earl Reed explores how the MLS presence on the USMNT is a key part of why 2014 could be one of the most interesting years in US Soccer history.

Daily news roundups

Union players in SBI Best XIs, Zach’s back, local players in HS All-America games, more

Sheanon Williams, Conor Casey, and Amobi Okugo named to SBI Best XIs. Zach Pfeffer returns from Hoffenheim loan. Locals in high school All-America games. More news.

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Featured

Season review: John Hackworth

A coach’s quality comes out at game time: Did he choose the right lineup? And are those players properly prepared? At times, John Hackworth can seem both stubborn and flexible in his lineup choices and his tactics. After his first full year in charge, PSP looks at what Hack got right and what he can improve going forward.

Daily news roundups

Steffen and Madison advance to NCAA quarterfinals, Convey released by TFC, more

Former Union Academy players Zack Steffen and Darius Madison advance to NCAA quarterfinals. Bobby Convey released by Toronto, Richter and Konopka stay on. More news.