Philadelphia Union starting XI: (4-4-2) Zac MacMath; Raymon Gaddis, Bakary Soumare, Amobi Okugo, Sheanon Williams; Brian Carroll, Danny Cruz, Kleberson, Michael Farfan; Jack McInerney, Sebastien Le Toux
Philadelphia Union bench: Chris Konopka, Chris Albright, Keon Daniel, Leo Fernandes, Roger Torres, Conor Casey, Antoine Hoppenot
Chicago Fire starting XI: (4-4-2) Sean Johnson; Wells Thompson, Jalil Anibaba, Austin Berry, Gonzalo Segares; Dilly Duka, Logan Pause, Jeff Larentowicz, Joel Lindpere; Patrick Nyarko; Chris Rolfe
Chicago Fire bench: Paolo Tornaghi, Michael Videira, Corben Bone, Brendan King, Alex, Quincy Amerikwa, Sherjill MacDonald
Prediction: The last time these two squads met, the Union won but things could have gone better.
Philadelphia Union starting XI: (4-4-2) Zac MacMath; Raymon Gaddis, Bakary Soumare, Amobi Okugo, Sheanon Williams; Brian Carroll, Kleberson, Keon Daniel, Danny Cruz; Jack McInerney, Sebastien Le Toux
Philadelphia Union bench: Aaron Wheeler, Chris Konopka, Chris Albright, Michael Farfan, Antoine Hoppenot, Roger Torres, Conor Casey
Los Angeles Galaxy starting XI: (4-4-2) Carlo Cudicini; Todd Dunivant, Tommy Meyer, Omar Gonzalez, A.
Philadelphia Union starting XI: (4-4-2) Zac MacMath; Gabriel Farfan, Amobi Okugo, Bakary Soumare, Raymon Gaddis; Brian Carroll, Keon Daniel, Michael Farfan, Danny Cruz; Conor Casey, Jack McInerney
Philadelphia Union bench: Matt Kassel, Roger Torres, Chris Konopka, Sebastien Le Toux, Chris Albright, Kleberson, Antoine Hoppenot
Chicago Fire starting XI: (4-4-1-1) Sean Johnson; Gonzalo Segares, Austin Berry, Jalil Anibaba, Wells Thompson; Dan Paladini, Logan Pause, Joel Lindpere, Dilly Duka; Chris Rolfe; Patrick Nyarko
Chicago Fire bench: Corben Bone, Quincy Amerikwa, Paolo Tornaghi, Alex, Maicon Santos, Michael Videira, Yazid Atouba
Prediction: The Union continue to run out a formation and starting XI that has been show time and again to not work.
Did you miss the Pumas friendly Saturday? PSP is here to tell you who impressed and who didn't with post-game analysis and player ratings from the Union's 1-0 win on Saturday.
Le Toux on where he sees himself in the Union formation. Lots of players in camp equals lots of GKs. Has MLS arrived as a feeder league? More on USA v Canada. Match-fixing in Canada.
The coaching staff of the Philadelphia Union has begun an attempt to push starting goalkeeper Zac MacMath during both the preseason and 2013 Major League Soccer regular season.
According to Steven Goff, the Washington Post's Soccer Insider, Diego Restrepo is the latest goalkeeper to come into the Union's January camp at Wayne, PA's Youth Sports Complex to compete for one of the two open roster spots behind MacMath.
Barring a negotiations breakdown, Kerith Gabriel says to expect a new Union signing this week. The latest in Valdes rumors (now with a Uruguayan theme). USMNT training camp. Blatter does not approve. More news.
Carroll, McInerney and Okugo show up on end of the season best lists at Soccer America and SBI. Philly Mag says Sons of Ben one of the best things in the city. How to market new women's league. Champions League/Europa League merger? More.
If you missed out on last week's post, Mike Lahoud of the Philadelphia Union is doing more than just playing soccer these days. Instead of working his magic in front of the camera, he's decided to get himself behind it and start talking to some of his teammates and friends.
In his first episode, he sits down with teammate Chris Konopka to discuss life in Philly as well as The Jersey Shore.
The Goalkeeper reports court documents say Peter Nowak "'may have improperly profited from player transactions." Getting ready for DC. Konopka goes to School of Rock. Company that owns LA Galaxy for sale. More.
Hackworth thankful but focused on New England game. Sakiewicz explains why he decided to remove
interim tag now.Comcast to have beIN Sport available by Sept. 6. US defeat North Korea in extra
time to advance to semis at Women's U-20 World Cup. More news.
Recaps and reaction to Union's big win. Sakiewicz says Union "done tinkering." Ocean City take
Mid-Atlantic Division title, Reading finish in second place. MLS Eastern Conference roundup. Calls
for Blatter to resign grow. More news.
John Hackworth spoke at Wednesday's press conference about life as a the Union's new head coach.
"The days have been long, but I enjoy the work. The group of guys that we are working with and the
whole staff has been fantastic...but there is a lot of work to be done and it's the type of work
anyone in my shoes would like to do.
If you didn't like the Union's starting lineup Saturday, then you haven't been paying enough
attention.
John Hackworth's choice to start Jack McInerney for the suspended Lio Pajoy was a bold move that
signaled a sharp break with Hackworth's predecessor, Peter Nowak.
Friendly may not have been the best way to describe the third meeting of Philadelphia Union and
their Premier Development League affiliate, Reading United AC. Saturday's match saw a record for
goals scored in the series and will go down as the most physical and contentious meeting between
the two clubs.
Last year's record: 10 - 18 - 6 (eight out of 10 in the Eastern Conference, 16 out of 19 in Major League Soccer)
Key additions: Conor Casey, Sebastien Le Toux, Pat Anding
Key losses: Gabriel Gomez, Peter Nowak, Carlos Valdes
Projected starting lineup: (4-3-3 / 4-3-2-1) Zac MacMath / (r-l) Sheanon Williams, Jeff Parke, Bakary Soumare, Gabriel Farfan / Brian Carroll (CDM), Amobi Okugo, Michael Farfan / Le Toux, Jack McInerney / Casey - Bench: Chris Konopka (goalkeeper), Antoine Hoppenot, Roger Torres, Michael Lahoud, Raymon Gaddis, Chris Albright, Danny Cruz
Reports and reaction to USWNT winning Olympic gold. Union U-17s win Generation adidas Cup. RIvas
gets extra two game ban for Hoppenot headbutt. Independence owner says team has no plans at present
to join new women's league.
The only real news from the second release of contract information came in the form of Bakary
Soumare's salary information. At $280,000, Soumare could either end up a steal or overpaid as the
Union's second highest paid player, in front of even Carlos Valdes, despite coming off of a knee
injury and last playing in 2.
Here is this week's former Wizards update. Not a lot of goals this week, only Sunil Chhetri's goal
against Cameroon in the Nehru Cup. Next week will be a light week with national team duty going on.
Here is the information though.
Active without a club or unknown
Stephane Auvray
Chris Brunt
Eloy Colombano
Doug DeMartin
Birahim Diop
Pablo Escobar
Mauro Fuzetti
AJ Godbolt
Tom Gray
Willy Guadarrama
Zoltan Hercegfalvi
Santiago Hirsig
Aaron Hohlbein
Will John
Neal Kitson
Jonathan Leathers
Ryan McMahen
Anthony Noriega
Ryan Pore
Sergei Raad
Ofori Sarkodie
luke Sassano
Sam Scales
Ivan Trujillo
Lance Watson
MLS Davy Arnaud - Montreal - Started and played 59 minutes in Montreal's 2-1 loss to Columbus.
Active without a club or unknown
Stephane Auvray
Chris Brunt
Eloy Colombano
Doug DeMartin
Birahim Diop
Pablo Escobar
Mauro Fuzetti
AJ Godbolt
Tom Gray
Willy Guadarrama
Zoltan Hercegfalvi
Santiago Hirsig
Aaron Hohlbein
Will John
Neal Kitson
Jonathan Leathers
Ryan McMahen
Anthony Noriega
Ryan Pore
Sergei Raad
Ofori Sarkodie
luke Sassano
Sam Scales
Ivan Trujillo
Lance Watson
MLS Davy Arnaud - Montreal - Started and played 89 minutes in Montreal's 3-0 win over DC.
Another week of former Wizards updates, and a few changes as the European leagues begin to get
going. Eloy Colombano, Zoltan Hercegfalvi and Neal Kitson have moved back into the unknown list as
they're no longer with their clubs from last season. One player, Carlos Marinelli has moved back
onto the list as he's signed with an Argentine 3rd division club.
More European leagues are kicking off. Here's a look at this week's update.
Active without a club or unknown
Stephane Auvray
Chris Brunt
Doug DeMartin
Birahim Diop
Pablo Escobar
Mauro Fuzetti
AJ Godbolt
Tom Gray
Willy Guadarrama
Santiago Hirsig
Aaron Hohlbein
Jonathan Leathers
Carlos Marinelli
Ryan McMahen
Anthony Noriega
Ryan Pore
Sergei Raad
Ofori Sarkodie
luke Sassano
Sam Scales
Ivan Trujillo
Lance Watson
MLS Davy Arnaud - Montreal - Started and played 87 minutes in Montreal's 1-0 win over New
England.
Active without a club or unknown
Stephane Auvray
Chris Brunt
Doug DeMartin
Birahim Diop
Pablo Escobar
Mauro Fuzetti
AJ Godbolt
Tom Gray
Willy Guadarrama
Santiago Hirsig
Aaron Hohlbein
Jonathan Leathers
Carlos Marinelli
Ryan McMahen
Anthony Noriega
Ryan Pore
Sergei Raad
Ofori Sarkodie
Luke Sassano
Sam Scales
Ivan Trujillo
Lance Watson
MLS Davy Arnaud - Montreal - Started and played 90 minutes, scoring a goal in Montreal's 3-1 win
over New York.
The European seasons are starting to kick off, meaning more players appearing on the report
regularly. With KC's scoring woes, it hurts a little seeing both Herculez Gom ez and Yura Movsisyan
scoring in their club's season opener. Here's the rest of this week's update.
Active without a club or unknown
Stephane Auvray
Chris Brunt
Doug DeMartin
Birahim Diop
Pablo Escobar
Mauro Fuzetti
AJ Godbolt
Tom Gray
Willy Guadarrama
Santiago Hirsig
Aaron Hohlbein
Jonathan Leathers
Carlos Marinelli
Ryan McMahen
Anthony Noriega
Ryan Pore
Sergei Raad
Ofori Sarkodie
luke Sassano
Sam Scales
Ivan Trujillo
Lance Watson
MLS Davy Arnaud - Montreal - Started and played 90 minutes in Montreal's 2-1 win over New
England.
Here is this week's former Wizards update. All of Wednesday's games will appear on next week's
update.
Active without a club or unknown
Stephane Auvray
Chris Brunt
Doug DeMartin
Birahim Diop
Pablo Escobar
Mauro Fuzetti
AJ Godbolt
Tom Gray
Willy Guadarrama
Santiago Hirsig
Aaron Hohlbein
Jonathan Leathers
Carlos Marinelli
Ryan McMahen
Anthony Noriega
Ryan Pore
Sergei Raad
Ofori Sarkodie
luke Sassano
Sam Scales
Ivan Trujillo
Lance Watson
MLS Davy Arnaud - Montreal - Started and played 90 minutes in Montreal's 2-1 loss to
Philadelphia.
Here is this week's former Wizards update for you.
Active without a club or unknown
Stephane Auvray
Chris Brunt
Doug DeMartin
Birahim Diop
Pablo Escobar
Mauro Fuzetti
AJ Godbolt
Tom Gray
Willy Guadarrama
Santiago Hirsig
Aaron Hohlbein
Jonathan Leathers
Carlos Marinelli
Ryan McMahen
Anthony Noriega
Ryan Pore
Sergei Raad
Ofori Sarkodie
luke Sassano
Sam Scales
Ivan Trujillo
Lance Watson
MLS Davy Arnaud - Montreal - Started and played 90 minutes in Montreal's 3-1 loss to KC.
Getting this update out early this week due to the holiday. All the games from tonight will be on
next week's update. Boris Pardo is currently out of the country with the US Futsal national team as
the back up goalkeeper to his Comets teammate, Danny Waltman. The US is 1-1 losing to Panama and
beating Canada.
Another week of former SKC Wizards updates for you. Mike Jones was officially introduced by his
club in Denmark and their season kicks off in the near future. Here's the rest of this week's
update.
Active without a club or unknown
Stephane Auvray
Chris Brunt
Doug DeMartin
Birahim Diop
Pablo Escobar
Mauro Fuzetti
AJ Godbolt
Tom Gray
Willy Guadarrama
Santiago Hirsig
Aaron Hohlbein
Jonathan Leathers
Carlos Marinelli
Ryan McMahen
Anthony Noriega
Ryan Pore
Sergei Raad
Ofori Sarkodie
Sam Scales
Ivan Trujillo
Lance Watson
MLS Davy Arnaud - Montreal - Started and played 88 minutes, scoring a goal and recording an
assist in Montreal's 4-2 win over Houston.
A few minutes before Sporting KC kicks off tonight, here is your former SKC Wizards update. Real
quick, congrats to Boris Pardo on being named to the US Soccer Futsal team.
Active without a club or unknown
Stephane Auvray
Chris Brunt
Doug DeMartin
Birahim Diop
Pablo Escobar
Mauro Fuzetti
AJ Godbolt
Tom Gray
Willy Guadarrama
Santiago Hirsig
Aaron Hohlbein
Jonathan Leathers
Carlos Marinelli
Ryan McMahen
Anthony Noriega
Ryan Pore
Sergei Raad
Ofori Sarkodie
Sam Scales
Ivan Trujillo
Lance Watson
MLS Davy Arnaud - Montreal - Started and played 90 minutes in Montreal's 4-1 win over Seattle.
A week of very little game wise due to the international breaks going on, but still a few are
playing. Here's this week's update.
Active without a club or unknown
Stephane Auvray
Chris Brunt
Doug DeMartin
Birahim Diop
Pablo Escobar
Mauro Fuzetti
AJ Godbolt
Tom Gray
Willy Guadarrama
Santiago Hirsig
Aaron Hohlbein
Jonathan Leathers
Carlos Marinelli
Ryan McMahen
Anthony Noriega
Ryan Pore
Sergei Raad
Ofori Sarkodie
Sam Scales
Ivan Trujillo
Lance Watson
It's another week of former SKC Wizards updates. First, congratulations to two former Wizards. Tony
Meola was officially inducted into the US Soccer hall of fame last week before the US game vs
Brazil. Also, Alex Bunbury, father of current Wizard, Teal Bunbury, was named to Canada's all time
starting XI.
This week's former SKC Wizards update is out. Lots of US Open Cup games this week for former
players and international play. Here's this week's update.
Active without a club or unknown
Stephane Auvray
Chris Brunt
Doug DeMartin
Birahim Diop
Pablo Escobar
Mauro Fuzetti
AJ Godbolt
Tom Gray
Willy Guadarrama
Santiago Hirsig
Aaron Hohlbein
Jonathan Leathers
Carlos Marinelli
Ryan McMahen
Anthony Noriega
Ryan Pore
Sergei Raad
Ofori Sarkodie
Sam Scales
Ivan Trujillo
Lance Watson
MLS Davy Arnaud - Montreal - Started and played 74 minutes in Montreal's 3-2 loss to Colorado.
PSP photographer Earl Gardner's look at Thursday night's loss to DC United. Goalkeeper's Chase Harrison... ...and Chris Konopka have some fun while warming up. Ray Gaddis and Freddy Adu share a laugh before the match. The teams stand at attention during the National Anthem. Michael Lahoud and Chandler Hoffman.
Tonight the Philadelphia Union host Aston Villa, formerly the home of English internationals
James Milner, now with Manchester City, and Ashley Young, currently playing for Manchester
United.
Villa faced problems reminiscent of the 2012 Nowak-era Union during the 2011-2012 English
Premier League season, nearly being relegated to the English Championship.
(highlights video by Jonathan Willier, @jwillier2)
The Harrisburg City Islanders improved their record to three-for-three verses MLS sides this
season by beating the Philadelphia Union 3-2 at Hershey Park Stadium. The friendly took place only
two weeks before the two teams are supposed to square off in US Open Cup action at PPL Park.
