Lionard Pajoy was having the best season of his career as a 30-year old in Colombia, and now the
6'1″ striker has a chance to build on his late blooming success as a member of the Philadelphia
Union.
The team announced the signing of Pajoy (pronounced "Pa-hoy") from Colombian first division side
Itagui Ditaires today.
The Philadelphia Union were expected to announce the signing of Lionard Pajoy last week, but the
team has yet to officially recognize the striker as a player. According to a Colombian league
report, Pajoy is experiencing visa problems, which are keeping him from joining the Union.
The 30-year-old had problems getting out of his contract with Itagui Ditaires, per a source that
talked to Kerith Gabriel, of the Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.
BREAKING NEWS:
Disaster in Egypt.
Fans of Al Masry in Port Said stormed the field today after a big upset win over Al Ahli, and then
all hell broke lose. As of this posting 73 people are reportedly dead and at least 1000 more
injured. There has been little word yet on how the deaths occurred, but a stampede is being blamed
for most of it.
The saga is finally over, but it unfortunately is not the result that Philadelphia Union fans
were hoping it to be.
Sebastien Le Toux's trade to the Vancouver Whitecaps is now official, a source close to the
situation told the Brotherly Game. The source did not know of the details of what the trade would
involve, other than Le Toux heading to Canada.
Sebastien Le Toux could be announced as a Vancouver Whitecaps player as soon as tomorrow, with
no player going sent to the Philadelphia Union in return, according to Irfaan Gaffar.
The soccer reporter announced over Twitter that the deal to bring Le Toux back to the Pacific
Northwest, known affectionately as Cascadia to North American soccer fans, would happen this
week.
Lionard Pajoy is all but an official Philadelphia Union player, according to Itaqui Ditaire's
President.
Jose Fernando Salazar told Golcaracol that Pajoy is headed to Philadelphia to play in MLS in
2012. A contract has been signed and only obtaining a P-1 visa is holding up the transfer from
becoming official.
Kerith Gabriel of the Philadelphia Daily News is reporting that only a contract issue is
preventing Colombian striker Lionard Pajoy from completing a transfer to the Philadelphia Union.
Pajoy, 30, leads the Colombian first division with 10 goals in 18 games for Itagui Ditaires.
Pajoy's profligacy in front of goal is a new development, however, with his career numbers
hardly indicative of a dominant striker.
The Philadelphia Union are set to sign Colombian striker Lionard Pajoy, according to Kerith
Gabriel, of the Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com.
A source informed Gabriel that Pajoy's contractual problems with his current team, Itagui
Ditaires, have postponed his move to the Union for a short period of time.
Photo: Courtesy of the Philadelphia Union
It's the MLS Superdraft/WPS Draft edition of the KYW Philly Soccer Show!
In part one, KYW's Greg Orlandini, along with Philly Soccer Page writers Eli
Pearlman-Storch and Mike Servedio, are joined by Philadelphia Daily News writer Kerith Gabriel from
the SuperDraft in Kansas City to discuss the Philadelphia Union's newest members, forward Chandler
Hoffman, midfielder Greg Jordan, and defender Raymon Gaddis.
PPL Park could soon show itself off to the North American soccer community, as the Philadelphia
Union's game day home is one of two finalists for the 2012 MLS All Star Game. A league source
informs the Brotherly Game that PPL Park and Sporting Kansas City's Livestrong Park are the last of
a group of stadiums, which included the Vancouver Whitecaps' BC Place and the Montreal Impact's
Saputo Stadium, but "nothing [is] firm" yet.
The Philadelphia Union announced on Wednesday that they have signed Panamanian international
Gabriel "Gavilan" Gomez.
The press release says "the central midfielder will be eligible to join the Union upon receiving
his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate. Per MLS and Club policy, terms of the
agreements were not disclosed.
In yet another foreign news or Twitter released move, the Philadelphia Union have officially
signed Gabriel Gomez. The 27-year-old midfielder/defender will join the team upon receiving his
International Transfer Certificate and the acceptance of his application for an American P-1
Visa.
Gomez was rumored to be joining that Union last week, when a Central American news outlet,
Presna.
Kerith Gabriel, of the Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com, is reporting that the
Philadelphia Union have come to an agreement with Gabriel Gomez. An announcement should come
sometime next week, according to his article.
A team source confirmed to Gabriel that a Presna.com article proclaiming talks between the Union
and Gomez had reached the finalizing stage was correct.
Photo: Earl Gardner
The Union announced on Monday the signing of 18-year-old Jimmy McLaughlin to a Home Grown Player
contract.
McLaughlin, a graduate of Great Valley High in Malvern, played club soccer for FC Delco before
playing this fall as a freshman at Colgate. McLaughlin started every game in hi s freshman year and
was named Patriot League Rookie of the Year.
French news outlet L'Equipe is reporting that the Philadelphia Union are among a group of
teams that is competing to sign current Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka to a contract in the January
international transfer window.
Philadelphia Daily news, and Philly.com, Union beat reporter Kerith Gabriel stated over Twitter
that a team source confirmed that the Union had interest in Anelka, but that the striker's other
offers on the table would be tough to match.
The Philly Soccer Page " Lineup breakdown: Union mid vs Dynamo mid
Our break down of the Philadelphia Union/Houston Dynamo playoff matchup continues. PSP's roving
correspondent Adam Cann lays out the big questions and Eli Pearlman-Storch answers them. Today's
topic, the Dynamo midfield versus the Union midfield.
Photo: Nicolae Stoian
The playoffs are upon us and the latest edition of the KYW Philly Soccer Show podcast
is here to get you ready as the Philadelphia Union prepare to take on the Houston Dynamo this
Sunday at PPL Park, for the team's first-ever playoff game.
KYW's Greg Orlandini and cohost Eli Pearlman-Storch of the Philly Soccer Page
are joined this week by Kerith Gabriel of the Philadelphia Daily News and Press of
Atlantic City writer James Clark.
Union opens playoffs against Houston | Philadelphia Daily News | 10/24/2011
The Union will host the Houston Dynamo on Sunday in its first-ever Major League Soccer playoff
appearance.
The Philly Soccer Page " Player ratings and analysis: Red Bulls 1-0 Union
It was an embarrassing loss.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match preview: Union at Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls need to win on Thursday. They need it really bad.
New York Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union Preview - Once A Metro
Today is very much the day. The New York Red Bulls play the evil Philadelphia Union tonight at
Red Bull Arena in a match that could well decide whether we see any more Red Bulls football in
2011.
Houston's Brad Davis emerges as MVP front-runner - SOCCER - Sporting News
Sébastien Le Toux, Philadelphia Union Pro: He has 11 goals and nine assists for the Union, who
could finish first in the Eastern Conference in only their second season. Only De Rosario has more
goals and assists combined.
The Philly Soccer Page " Player Ratings and Analysis: Union 1-1 Toronto FC
With nothing left to play for in the 2011 MLS season, Toronto represented a fairly unpredictable
opponent. Aron Winter could have used Saturday's match at PPL Park to continue the development of
his new system and go for broke, attempting to play spoiler and steal a road victory.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match preview: Union vs Toronto FC
Radio: I can do play by play and commentary at the same time. Adam Caan is a Swiss announcer
with a respected neutral call, while Adam Kahn is an excitable German with a penchant for stretched
metaphor.
Toronto and NJPC | Union Dues
Seattle was a resounding success and the Union are now sitting top of the table once more.
The Philly Soccer Page " A statistical analysis of the Union midfield
The Union midfield has been called one of the weaker parts of the team this season. What does the
data suggest though?
Post Seattle Ponderings | Union Dues
I have a couple of thoughts after the Seattle game.
Ideas for MLS Future | Union Dues
In my opinion, Jurgen could not be more correct!
The Philly Soccer Page " Match report: Seattle 0-2 Union
After watching their team win the US Open Cup on Tuesday, Sounders fans were not prepared to see
the Union waltz into Seattle and take a deserved three points off a lethargic home side.
Adu goal puts Union back in first place | Philadelphia Daily News | 10/10/2011
JUST A WEEK after looking like it might fall out of the playoff race, the Union is back in first
place in MLS' Eastern Conference following Saturday night's 2-0 victory in Seattle.
The Philly Soccer Page " KYW Philly Soccer Show: Kasey Keller
An American soccer legend is the guest this week as the KYW Philly Soccer Show is joined by Seattle
Sounders goalkeeper Kasey Keller. The Washington State native had a long career in Europe and with
the USMNT before returning to MLS to play in his home town.
Sounders May Not Want To Talk Treble, But Why Shouldn't We? - Sounder At Heart
Even if the Galaxy are only able to get a point out of those two matches, the Sounders would
still have to be perfect in their remaining three. Saturday, they play the Philadelphia Union at
home. The Union still have a lot to play for as they could finish anywhere from atop the Eastern
Conference to out of the playoffs.
The Philly Soccer Page " Philadelphia Union 3-2 DC United
The win puts the Union on 43 points, just one point behind conference leading Kansas City with a
game in hand.
Afternoon Delight: The View From Baltimore | Union Dues
It's been awhile since I was able to post (anyone miss me?
Back to the DRAWing board " Unholy Union – The fan blog for Phi. Union
Philadelphia's recent visit to Kansas City has ended, once again, in a 1-1 tie. This wasn't a weak
tie like earlier in the year, as KC was a real formidable attacking opponent, and both teams had a
decent amount of chances.
Match recaps from last night's game:
- Philly Soccer Page
- Philadelphia Daily News
- Philadelphia Inquirer
- Kansas City Star
- MLSSoccer.com
- Associated Press
Kansas City players are disappointed with the draw.
MLSSoccer.com says MacMath shined in goal.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match preview: Union at Kansas City
Aurelien Collin bobble head night is a big event in Kansas City, so make sure you are one of the
first 10,000 to arrive at Livestrong Park on Friday. And while Collin is collecting his tenth
yellow card of the season, you can get a yellow Livestrong bracelet at any entrance.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match report: Union 1-0 Crew
On a chilly night in Chester against a listless first place Columbus Crew team, a goal from the
resurgent Sebastien Le Toux was all the Philadelphia Union needed to earn their first victory since
July 17 with a 1-0 scoreline.
Rookie makes memorable debut in Union win - delcotimes.
Philadelphia Union head coach Piotr Nowak attacked reports of midfielder Keon Daniel having
immigration problems yesterday at his press conference, saying that "they need to get the facts
straight."
Nowak went on to say, "the front office cannot redo a visa. I heard about this ‘source call to
the player' thing and it's completely false and I think it would be best if someone checked with
our staff and not to speculate on something that's not true.
Keon Daniel may not return to the Philadelphia Union this season, according to a source close to
the player.
The source told the Brotherly Game that, "Keon [Daniel] isn't coming back this season. I know
people thought he would return in a week or two, but no. Not until next season."
When asked about the reasons for why Daniel will not return this season, the source said,
"Someone forgot to redo his work permit or visa.
Major League Soccer Week 26: What We Learned - SBNation.com
Then you had results like New York tying an expansion club at home, the Philadelphia Union
extending their unless run against an expansion team at home and the San Jose Earthquakes snapping
their long winless streak thanks to last year's Golden Boot winner Chris Wondolowski.
Philly Soccer Page and Philly.com are reporting that Philadelphia Union midfielder Keon Daniel
is unavailable for Saturday's game against the Portland Timbers due to visa issues.
Daniel's situation was originally reported on by Philly Soccer Page, who tweeted the information
earlier today (via @PhillySoccerPg).
The Philly Soccer Page " KYW Philly Soccer Show: Union fight back
This week's KYW Philly Soccer Show podcast comes on the heels of Wednesday's 4–4 comeback
thriller at PPL Park. The Union, facing a 4–1 deficit at halftime, rallied to earn a 4–4 draw
against the New England Revolution. The Philadelphia team was powered by two goals from Sebastian
Le Toux, who has three tallies in the last two games.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match Report: Union 4-4 Revolution
New England Manager Steve Nicol put it best: "Both teams were as bad defensively as each
other."
Le Toux helps Union rally for tie | Philadelphia Daily News | 09/08/2011
NO ONE has questioned his drive and intensity.
The Philly Soccer Page " Preview: Union v Revolution
At 4-11-11, the New England Revolution hold the worst record in the east. And they hold the
ignominious honor of being the team the Union most thoroughly thrashed this season.
The Philly Soccer Page " Things that make you go "Shhhh"
Freddy Adu said all the right things.
The Philly Soccer Page " Preview: Union at Real Salt Lake
A cursory look at Saturday's matchup between fourth place (in the east) Philadelphia Union and
fifth place (in the west) Real Salt Lake would indicate these teams are in similar places.
Mid-table, low scoring, strong defense. Don't be fooled.
Independence will try to contain Marta in title game | Philadelphia Daily News | 08/26/2011
IN THE WORLD of Women's Professional Soccer, she's unavoidable.
City Islanders vs. Union friendly match coverage ***Updated 8/25*** | PennLive.com
The end result was a come from behind 5-3 victory for the Union.
