Der 33. Spieltag der Saison 2010/2011 in der Fußball-Bundesliga ist absolviert; wie an den
letzten zwei Spieltagen üblich, fanden dabei alle neun Partien um 15.30 Uhr statt. Der Meister
stand mit Borussia Dortmund bereits fest, dafür war es im Abstiegskampf richtig spannend, denn
sieben Vereine schwebten noch in der Gefahr, am Saisonende abzusteigen.
Photos: Nicolae Stoian
In 2010, we embarked on a new journey. Our league debut was nationally televised. Our home
opener drew nearly 35,000 fans. Then, while we waited for the opening of our new stadium we began
an extended string of away games that demonstrated what can only be described as the season-long
woeful state of our away form.
Photo: Nicolae Stoian
Union
I don't know about you but I'm still amped from yesterday's unveiling of Faryd Mondragon and
Carlos Valdes. Sure, they were no surprise but, after a month or more of rumors, there is something
to knowing it is all finally official. If you were unable to see the players yourself at Fado, or
found that our updates from the event only whetted your appetite, you can watch the press
conference in its entirety here.
On Thursday, January 20, the Union will introduce two new players to Union supporters.
Who will they be? Faryd Mondragon? Carlos Valdes? Marek Mintal? Jorge Perlaza? (Our money is on
Mondragon and Valdes.) Editors note: the Union announced Thursday morning that they had agreed
to terms with Mondragon and Valdes.
On Thursday, January 20, the Union will introduce two new players to Union supporters.
Who will they be? Faryd Mondragon? Carlos Valdes? Marek Mintal? Jorge Perlaza? (Our money is on
Mondragon and Valdes.)
If you can't make it to Fados at 12pm to see for yourself, have no fear. The PSP will be posting
updates live from the even here.
Due to a problem with our host's server, the Philly Soccer Page was offline for
approximately an hour and a half on Tuesday night. We apologize for the interruption.
Union
The Union will introduce "a new team member" at Fado's on Thursday. Doors open at 11:30am with
the introduction scheduled for noon.
Due to a problem with our host's server, the Philly Soccer Page was offline for
approximately an hour and a half on Tuesday night. We apologize for the interruption.
Union
The Union will introduce "a new team member" at Fado's on Thursday. Doors open at 11:30am with
the introduction scheduled for noon.
Union
According to the Geman newspaper Nürnberg Zeitung, Toronto FC are also interested in Marek
Mintal. In the report, FC Nürnberg Sports Director Martin Bader confirms the interest in Mintal
from the Union: "There is a free request." The report goes on to say that "Mintal himself was
tight-lipped yesterday and would not comment on the speculation surrounding his future.
I'm traveling down to Baltimore for today's SuperDraft so this news roundup may be a bit
thin since I'm writing it Wednesday night rather than Thursday morning. The first round of
the draft will be live on ESPN2 and ESPN3 with MLSSoccer.com providing coverage of the subsequent
rounds.
Union
MLSSoccer.com says of Freddy Adu, "there is one club in particular that would make the best fit
and give him a real chance at success: the Philadelphia Union." As of this writing, 75% of of those
who participated on a poll on the topic agree.
FC Nürnberg midfielder Marek Mintal responds to reports that the Union are interested in him on
this German website, "I know of the interest.
