More than a month into his signing with the Philadelphia Union, former World Cup-winning midfielder Kleberson has yet to make a starting lineup.
The 33-year-old Brazilian, acquired on March 25 from Bahia in exchange for Freddy Adu, has made two substitute appearances for the Union since the move, but manager John Hackworth has remained coy on whether Kleberson will be in the starting lineup in the coming weeks.
Hack says Saturday's draw feels like a loss. More quotes and reports from the game. Cristhian Hernandez assists Harrisburg's stoppage time winner. US knocked out of CONCACAF U-17 Championship quarterfinals. More news.
Amobi Okugo says Union's young veterans must be leaders, playing center back has grown on him. Power rankings roundup. Union partners with Redbox. West Chester United knocked out of USOC qualifying. More.
Union will take the draw against Columbus but feel better finishing could have meant three points. Union academy now part of US Development Academy. Corey Hertzog scores for Vancouver. More news.
PSP provides some of the missing details on the Freddy Adu-Kleberson deal after talking to Adu's agent and the Union. PSP also provides a bit of an autopsy as Adu's chapter in the Union book finally closes.
Freddy Adu ends his second chapter in MLS. (Joe Camporeale-US PRESSWIRE)
Never say never right? And never say something is done forever as well, right?
Well, in the case of Freddy Adu and Major League Soccer, the time may have finally reached its peak where the two sides should just say they are done with one another for good.
The Union confirm Brazilian midfielder Kleberson will come to the club on loan and that it has "reached a contract termination by mutual consent" with Freddy Adu.
Union trio on loan to Harrisburg City Islanders. Reports from Union win over Pumas. Latest on Adu. Costa Rica files protest, wants replay with US. More news.
Freddy Adu's latest stint in Major League Soccer is officially over and he is ready to embark on the latest adventure in a roller-coaster career in a league that just might provide the perfect environment for him to showcase his skills.
Adu completed his transfer to Bahia on Friday night, thus ending his tenure with the Philadelphia Union, sources confirmed to SBI on Friday.
Jack McInerney joins the pod to talk about his strong start to the season and developing partnership with Sebastien Le Toux. Then the pod talks Adu, Soumare, and the USMNT.
Freddy Adu may not yet officially be a player of Brazilian club Bahia, but that did not stop him from talking about the potential move and how good a fit he thinks it could be for him when he arrived to the South American country on Thursday.
Freddy Adu with Bahia. Union prepare for Pumas. Okugo yellow rescinded after Rev's Toja fined for embellishment. Must-win qualifier against Costa Rica for USA. More news.
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.
Freddy Adu's move to Brazilian club Bahia is not yet official, but the Philadelphia Union are working hard at make sure it gets done in the coming days.
Union head coach John Hackworth confirmed and discussed Adu's impending switch to Bahia (which was reported by SBI last week) in his weekly press conference on Wednesday, andwas careful in talking about the potential deal.
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.
The Philadelphia Union will jettison Freddy Adu, but at a cost, according to Marcelo Guimarães Filho, Bahia's President.
Filho told local radio station Itapoan FM that the team was excited to bring in Adu, in part because of the salary savings from moving an unwanted player of its own. Kleberson, a former Manchester United player and 2002 World Cup Hero with Brazil, is to be the play that moves to America in the deal.
In an 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 controversy and more.
According to reports from a Brazilian news outlet and Soccer By Ives, the Freddy Adu saga could be over for the Philadelphia Union in the next week, with former World Cup champion Kleberson heading to the City of Brotherly Love in a player swap.
Bahia Noticias, which in part covers the major club from the city of the same name, said today that a deal involving Adu heading to Brazil would include Kleberson moving to Philadelphia in return.
Months after head coach John Hackworth announced that Freddy Adu would no longer be a member of the Philadelphia Union, the team seems close to finally making that official.
According to Ives Galarcep, of Soccer By Ives, Adu is close to a move to South America, which would have him playing for Brazilian club Bahia.
The long and drawn-out divorce between Freddy Adu and the Philadelphia Union appears to be close to reaching its conclusion and it may just work out perfectly for both parties.
Adu is closing in on a transfer move to Brazilian first division side Bahia, and is set to travel to Brazil next week to finalize the deal, sources with knowledge of the deal confirmed to SBI on Friday.
The long and drawn-out divorce between Freddy Adu and the Philadelphia Union appears to be close to reaching its conclusion and it may just work out perfectly for both parties.
Adu is closing in on a transfer move to Brazilian first division side Bahia, and is set to travel to Brazil next week to finalize the deal, sources with knowledge of the deal confirmed to SBI on Friday.
Theme of more reports and commentary from Saturday's loss is no need to panic, just need to get better. Report says Union wanted Adu to take 75% pay cut. Power rankings! Champions League (both) return. More news.
Freddy Adu's contract situation was quite one sided, in favor of the Philadelphia Union's front office, until the player spoke out through Alexi Lalas on ESPN's broadcast of the Portland Timbers-New York Red Bull. Through a statement released to ESPN, Adu detailed, tersely, his desire to return to the field and play in MLS, whether with the Union or a different team.
Hackworth calls Union season-opening loss unacceptable. Reports and reaction to the game. Sad Adu speaks, doesn't say much. Eastern Conference results. US U-20s fall in final. More.
Hundreds turn out to meet the Union and see the club's new jersey be unveiled. Also, Brazilian midfielder on trial with the Union, roster rules released, Garber to speak via YouTube, US tops Canada, qualifies for U-20 World Cup, and more news.
Terrence Boyd capped his first year as a pro in dream fashion on Sunday, assisting on a goal before scoring one of his ownin Rapid Vienna's 3-0 victory over SV Josko Ried. Boyd's tally was the final strike in the club's season finale and it raised his goal-scoring total to 17 across all competitions, with 13 of those coming in league play for third-placed Rapid Vienna.
Freddy Adu may not have to wait much longer to make his Bahia debut.
Adu was named to Bahia's 18-man game-day roster for their road fixture against Juazeirense on Sunday, and the Brazilian Cup match could see Adu get his first taste of action since joining the club last month.
Sheanon Williams says Boston will bounce back. Sports Illustrated sees McInereny's as MVP, Gold Cup potential. Kleberson says his debut felt good, praises fans. Danny Califf says his future could be in Philly.
FIFA says no to Costa RIca protest. Reports on Adu deal. Donovan back with LA. USA v Mexico news & previews. Are UEFA financial fair play rules legal? Poisonous snakes invade pitch in India. Comic strip. More.
In today's bunch of links, New York signs a few more players, Freddy Adu may be going to Brazil in exchange for another player who was kind of a bust and Jurgen Klinsmann talks about the roster for the Costa Rica and Mexico qualifiers.
Does Houston coach Dominic Kinnear have a point about diving in MLS?
During last night's Portland Timbers 2013 home opener against the New York Red Bulls half time, ESPN analysts Taylor Twellman and Alexi Lalas had a lightning round segment where the former asked questions and the latter answered them.
Lalas discussed Chivas USA's controversial player acquisition and transfer plans, Portland's defense and other topics, including Freddy Adu.
The MLS season is finally here and now the CONCACAF Champions League is back as well. Seattle and Houston have already wrapped up the first leg of their quarterfinals and the Galaxy will play Herediano in Costa Rica tonight. Those teams will have a break from league play this weekend in preparation for the second leg next week.
