Daily news roundups
Previews and quotes ahead of Saturday’s Union game in Chicago. The Union have plans for “European-style” academy to launch this fall. Hackworth fined for ref rant. Carli Lloyd set to return for WNY. More news.
Soccer on TV
The week’s live soccer listings on TV and online, including the Union in Chicago, the FA Cup final, and the Europa League final.
Week in Tweets
Soccer prayers with Danny Cruz, Dark Lord Moreno, reaction to Seattle and the release of player salaries. It’s all in The Week in Tweets. Plus, this week’s caption contest winner.
Reading United AC
Returning veterans and new players will make Reading a formidable force for 2013.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts
Antoine Hoppenot is the guest on the pod and talks about his role and the possibility of starting. Greg and Eli then talk about the Union’s tough three game stretch, squad rotation, and Soumare. FInally, the pod talks about Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.
Daily news roundups
Parke’s injury not as bad as feared but Soumare looks set to start against Chicago on Saturday. On rotation and depth. Ansboro on stepping down as SoB prez. Moyes leaving Everton, expected to take over at Manchester United. More news.
Union
The former all-star looks set to replace injured center back Jeff Parke in Saturday’s nationally televised game. “My expectation is that he makes the most of this,” Union manager John Hackworth said.
UPDATED with quotes from Soumare.
Analysis / Union
PSP analyzes Philadelphia Union’s salary breakdown and identifies the steals (like Ray Gaddis, pictured), veteran bargains, surprises, and winner of the Juan Diego Gonzalez Award. Also, we take a look at several potential trade scenarios for Bakary Soumare.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Women’s soccer has come a long way. In Philadelphia in 1922, it came all the way from England.
Daily news roundups
Jeff Parke says no point in rushing return from injury. Harrisburg to face winner of Lehigh Valley/Reading United in USOC first round. Juan Agudelo traded to Revs. Altidore says club won’t release him for May USMNT camp. Feguson to retire as manager of Manchester United. More.
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