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Philadelphia Union drew 1-1 in a friendly against Florida Gulf Coast University on Saturday.
Carlos Valdes scored for the Union. So far, there's little info available on the game, so if you
were there or have photos or more info, please share observations, links, etc. in the comments
below.
For those of you wondering, FGCU made the NCAA tournament last year and will play Seattle next
week.
In which we address the pre-pubescent new roster, and try to see things from where our beleaguered
coach stands.
Union
The Tweet of the Week comes from relationship guru Amobi Okugo: "Safehouse and the vow come out
tomorrow ... Some people will have to compromise." Compromise movie idea: The Vowhouse. Denzel
Washington vows to build a house for the love of his life. Then he roundhouse kicks everyone who
comes into said house.
Our 3-part series breaks down the 2012 Union roster by position. Today, the D. Tell us where we're
wrong.
Photo: Courtesy of Philadelphia Union
After last week's tumultuous events concerning the departures of Sebastien Le Toux and Faryd
Mondragon from the Philadelphia Union, and the cancellation of the WPS season, this week's
installment of the Philly Soccer Show podcast slows down the pace with a look at the Union as they
begin training camp in Orlando.
Photo: Nick Waters
Philadelphia Union
Porfirio Lopez describes what he will bring to the Union: "Having a winning mentality is the
most important thing in soccer. I'm going to try to bring my experiences and positive attitude into
the group. Without a doubt, winning championships is the priority.
Photo: Daniel Gajdamowicz
With the signing of Lionard Pajoy, the Union may just be nearing the end of their offseason
transactions (at least for outfield players). In a set of three installments, PSP's Eli
Pearlman-Storch outlines the most likely formations for the Union in 2012 and how the roster, as
currently composed, is suited to play in each.
Philadelphia Union
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.
Jonathan Tannenwald has released the Philadelphia Union's local TV broadcast schedule on his
Goalkeeper blog ahead of the official release later this week.
Monday, March 12: at Portland Timbers, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
Sunday, March 18: vs. Colorado Rapids, 4:00 p.
The Union confirmed on Wednesday through the team's Twitter account that Zac MacMath is joined
in preseason training by Chase Harrison, who had temporarily joined the club late last season when
Faryd Mondragon and Thorne Holder were both out with injuries before the club declined the option
to sign him in November to make him available for the Re-Entry Draft.
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.
In which one blogger's wife probes the relationship between players and fans.
So let's change the subject.
That's right. Today, we're not going to talk about how secretive the Philadelphia Union regime
is, what the real numbers are on the books against the salary budget, how the club is going to
score goals without Sebastien Le Toux, or the various things in life that the ever nebulous
allocation money cannot buy you.
Photo: Nicolae Stoian
Philadelphia Union
What a difference a week makes. The headline for last Tuesday's news roundup? "Saddest day for
me:" Sebastien Le Toux confirmed he had been traded to Vancouver a day after Faryd Mondragon's
return to Colombia was confirmed and WPS announced that it had cancelled the 2012 season.
Photo: Daniel Gajdamowicz
Philadelphia Union
Several Union players talk about preseason training at YSC SPorts last week. The team landed in
Orlando on Sunday.
Danny Califf, acknowledging that only he and Brian Carroll are the only players remaining on the
Union who are older than 27, tells MLSsoccer.
As the preseason gets into full swing and rosters begin to stabilize, it's time to take a look at
the men who pull the strings and have the greatest impact on the team itself. The modern manager
is part tactician, ...
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Photo: Random free speech/satire from the Internet
Philly native Dan Borislow continues to show he has absolutely no shame or class by pushing for
his Florida club to play friendlies this season while the rest of WPS had to cancel their season
because of legal battles with Borislow.
In this week's Philly Soccer Show podcast, your co-hosts KYW's Greg Orlandini and PSP's Eli
Pearlman-Storch are joined by Philadelphia Union and USMNT U-23 midfielder Amobi Okugo and Delco
Daily Times journalist Chris Vito.
In part one, Okugo talks with Greg and Eli about the upheaval on the team after the departure of
forward Sebastien Le Toux and captain, goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon.
Photo: Nicolae Stoian
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.
Sebastien Le Toux's departure from the Philadelphia Union certainly made headlines. There was much
made of the incident after the player came out and spoke his side of the story. It was emotional
and troublesome that, according to Le Toux, a professional club in MLS would dismiss a player in
such fashion.
A few of the issues that gnaw at us, on the eve of season 3. How 'bout you?
Pour a sip on the concrete, and take a look back at the dearly departed.
Toronto and Kansas City have faired pretty well so far this winter. (Getty Images)
Many clubs are a few weeks into their pre-seasons and now that the international transfer window
has shut, it is a good time to look at how each MLS side has done so far this winter. (Note: the
MLS window doesn't close until April, which means players who failed to land new jobs in Europe can
still head to MLS.
Photo: Nicolae Stoian from 2011
The offseason can be crazy in the business that is soccer and sometimes it can be all too
easy to forget that in the end, it's really about the game. If you are looking for some inspiration
to help you get your soccer head back on straight, go to the Ritz East tonight to see the
Philadelphia premier of Laduma.
Javi reconsiders his defense of the front office following the infamous Seba interview.
Photo: Earl Gardner
There are a lot of quotes from Sebastien Le Toux in this article. Many of them come from
Chris Vito's (of the Delco Daily Times and The Times Herald) fantastic interview with Seba. Check
it out. Many quotes from Peter Nowak are from his January 31 press conference.
Photo: Paul Rudderow
In the hours following the Union's official announcement of their decision to sell Sebastien Le
Toux to the Vancouver Whitecaps, the French striker who leaves Philadelphia as the club's
statistical leader in nearly every measurable offensive category, showed the professionalism,
character, and emotion that made him such a beloved figure in Philadelphia.
January 31, 2012 is a date that will not leave the minds of Union fans for a long
time.
A day after finding out that the team captain Faryd Mondragon was going back to Colombia,
the other shoe dropped—Sebastien LeToux had been sold to the Vancouver Whitecaps. While the
Mondragon move was a lot easier to digest, fans were stunned to find out that the beloved Seba was
moving to another MLS team.
Photo: Earl Gardner
Le Toux talks
It just won't stop.
As suggested by the 130 readers' comments posted on PSP in less then 24 hours since the Le Toux
transfer news broke, if the sadness felt by Union fans at the news of Sebastien Le Toux's transfer
to Vancouver wasn't enough, subsequent comments from Peter Nowak and Le Toux will, for many, see
that sadness turn to anger.
Philadelphia Union fans have been dealt heavy blows of late. Their veteran goalkeeper was sent away
and within days, the face of their franchise was traded away and not to the glamour of the English
Premier League. Rather, Sebastien Le Toux is finding his way up north, to Vancouver.
Officially, Le Toux was let go for allocation money.
Wowzer. There is a lot to this story but man that line at the end really jumps out at you. This
was such a sticky situation at least for Le Toux it was.
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Photo: Earl Gardner
UPDATE: The Union have officially announced that Kyle Nakazawa has been traded to the
Los Angeles Galaxy along with a 2013 natural second-round pick in exchange for an international
slot. The Union are now permitted to have nine internationals on their roster.
Photo: Paul Rudderow
"You just ripped the heart out of your squad. And your fan base."
Martin Longman, Union fan, on the Union web site
"Horrible day, horrible decision. All the guy did was give his heart, soul and sweat to this
team for two years and this is how you repay him.
With the International Transfer Deadline producing a flurry of player movement and even more
rumors and speculation, MLS witnessed a prominent striker of their own swap jerseys.
The Vancouver Whitecaps announced Tuesday afternoon that they have acquired All-Star Sebastien
Le Toux from the Philadelphia Union in exchange for allocation money.
Editor's note: Today, the staff here at PUT woke from a 3 month whiskey and BIMBO brand mini
Kaiser roll-induced haze to the realization that face-of-the-franchise, leading scorer and all
around exception to French stereotypes Sebastien Le Toux was gone. His side of the closet was
empty, his neon boots no longer by the door.
Photo: Daniel Gajdamowicz
The Philadelphia Union announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have completed the transfer of
Roger Torres for an undisclosed sum.
The 19-year-old midfielder, whose loan spell with the Union was about to end, had been on loan
from Colombian first division club America de Cali for the 2010 and 2011 season.
The Philadelphia Union confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that Sebastien Le Toux has been traded to
Vancouver.
In return, the club receives an undisclosed amount of allocation money.
Union head coach Peter Nowak said in the announcement, "While this decision wasn't easy, we are
confident that the allocation money we receive will provide the flexibility for us to compile the
best possible roster for 2012 and beyond.
Just when you thought the Philadelphia Union had acquired some key pieces to supplement last year's
playoff team, two unexpected roster moves have left Union fans with questions galore heading into
the 2012 season. This morning, Sébastien Le Toux announced ...
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The Philadelphia Union announced what Sebastien Le Toux already told us: The team's all-time
leading everything has been traded to the Vancouver Whitecaps for allocation money.
Reaction to the news has been met with disbelief, scorn, whatever tears look like on twitter,
and more disbelief.
See Tim Carr's PSP piece, and our earlier piece on how news of the trade leaked out for more
information.
