The simple truths behind the Soumare situation
Three good center backs, two positions. As people look for someone to blame for Bakary Soumare’s trade request, PSP explains why no one is to blame and this is just life and sport.
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Fans’ View: News at 11 is that you peaked at 18
The middle ground that exists between burning out and fading away…It exists. if only Freddy would take it.
Daily news roundups
Hack on Adu, Kleberson & Soumare, USMNT news, more
Extensive quotes from John HAckworth on Freddy Adu, Kleberson, and Soumare. News from the USMNT ahead of Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica. More.
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Positions and productivity
Is it reasonable to think that the Union’s players can adjust to different positions and tactics week to week? Adam Cann explores.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly Soccer 100: All-Philadelphia American Cup semi, benefit match draw & more
Tacony FC and Philadelphia Hibernian square off in the 1913 American Cup semifinal. Allied Amateur Cup and league play, benefit match, and more Philly soccer history, 100 years ago this week.
Daily news roundups
McInerney named to TOTW & No. 2 on Castrol Top 20, more Union news, trouble in USMNT, more
Hackworth press conference today at 1:30pm. McInerney named to Team of the Week, No. 2 in Castrol Weekly Top 20. Meola praises Union for sticking with Zac. Trouble brewing in USMNT squad? More news.
Featured / Union
Soumare asks Union to trade him
Philadelphia Union center back Bakary Soumare has asked the Union to trade him. Soumare talked to PSP from Bamako, Mali, while on international duty.
Local
Union pay overdue taxes to Chester
Philadelphia Union and the city of Chester have settled a $500,000 payment due to the city government and are close to resolving the last remaining payout from 2010.
Featured / Union
Sakiewicz: Adu not asked to take pay cut
In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, Philadelphia Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz tells PSP that Freddy Adu was never asked to take a pay cut and has turned down transfer offers from five countries. He also addresses PPL Park expansion, the Nowak lawsuit and more. (And yes, there’s additional follow-up reporting beyond the video.)
Featured / Philadelphians Abroad
Philadelphians Abroad: Locals landing in USL PRO sides
Glenside’s Tony Donatelli and Harrisburg native and former Philadelphia Union player J.T. Noone have landed with USL PRO expansion side VSI Tampa Bay. More movement and locals in the weekend’s MLS games.
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