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The Goalkeeper has a transcript of Wednesday's press conference with Peter Nowak. Among the highlights:

On Pajoy: "He's a guy who brings not only character but also a mentality to the game. He's very physical, and very fast as well. He can change the game, because he's a different option.

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In an interview on MLSsoccer.com's ExtraTime Radio podcast, Sebastien Le Toux tells Union fans who are angry that he was sold to Vancouver that it is important that they continue to support the Union: "To have you in the stands—it is always great to play in front of you and all of the guys who played with me are wonderful players and they need you.

Connor Walsh Caleb Porter has just wrapped up the second of what will be four U-23 training camps ahead of 2012 Olympics Qualifying which begins for the United States this coming March. The teams' first camp, this past November, was held in Duisberg, Germany and due to Porter's commitment to the University of Akron, the [.

By Neil W. Blackmon For about twenty minutes, you knew the goal was coming. Sure, Guatemala had scored first, but even great sides sometimes fail to properly mark a corner. The relentless attacking we'd witnessed since the deficit were enough to keep admittedly nervous onlookers cautiously confident.

In the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF U-20 championship that determines who advances to the U-20 World Cup in Colombia, hosts Guatemala defeated the United States 2-1. The US U-20's are eliminated from the U-20 World Cup qualifying. The top four teams qualify, so Guatemala are in for the first time in their history, while the United States streak of seven consecutive U-20 World Cup appearances is
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Peter Nowak is among the 25 on the Player Ballot for the 2011 class of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Congratulations!

The Brotherly Game quotes a report from Monday in Guatemala-based Prensa Libre that says Carlos Ruiz was in discussion with the Union but terms could not be reached.

Several Americans wound up making last-minute moves yesterday all loan deals as the winter transfer window came to a close. Here's a recap of all the action (and in some cases, lack of action):

As reported before, Michael Bradley and Freddy Adu both made moves, which were officially announced yesterday.

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The Union will introduce "a new team member" at Fado's on Thursday. Doors open at 11:30am with the introduction scheduled for noon.