January 2011
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MLS Set to Make Major Announcement Tuesday →
There’s some big news coming down, and fans can get the exclusive scoop on MLSsoccer.com at 10 am ET on Tuesday.
Later in the day, two of the biggest names in the league – Designated Players Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy) and Thierry Henry (NY Red Bulls) – will join MLS Commissioner Don Garber on a media teleconference call at 3:30 pm ET to discuss details.
Any guesses as to what the news...
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Houston Dynamo Switch to Eastern Conference →
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Union Waive Goalkeeper Knighton →
On September 11, 2010, Knighton earned the starting goalkeeper job after posting a shutout in a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire. In his first year with Philadelphia, Knighton started eight games in goal, logging a total of 652 minutes. He also accounted for 180 scoreless minutes against international powerhouses Celtic FC, Manchester United and Chivas de Guadalajara, including the full...
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Want to meet the members of the 2011 Union? →
WHERE: PPL Park
WHEN: Wednesday, January 26 from 7-9 PM
Fans should park in the lot at the intersection of Flower Street and Seaport Drive (under the Commodore Barry Bridge) and enter PPL Park through the Club/Suite entrance on Seaport Drive.
This event is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited.
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Union Agree to Terms with GK Mondragón, D Valdés →
Philadelphia Union today announced that the club have agreed to terms with Colombian internationals Faryd Mondragón and Carlos Valdés. Mondragón last played for FC Cologne of the German Bundesliga, while Valdés joins the club from Independiente Santa Fe of the Colombian First Division. Both players will be eligible to play for Philadelphia Union upon receiving their P1-Visas and their...
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The Union's supplemental draft selections:
Ryan Richter - M (LaSalle University)
Josh Walburn - D (Princeton University)
Matt Marcin - M (Providence College)
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Union Decline Option on MF Stahl →
Philadelphia Union announced today that the club will not pick up Finnish midfielder Toni Stahl’s contract option. The UConn graduate joined the Union via last year’s MLS SuperDraft as a second round selection, #17 overall.
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MacMath Honored to Begin Career in Philadelphia →
Zac MacMath got some great advice on one of the most important days of his life. When Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber uttered his name and his selection by the Philadelphia Union, MacMath didn’t immediately thank his parents. He didn’t thank his friends or other family. That came later. He first thanked the Sons of Ben. Very, very smart. “Hey, I wanted to win over...
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The Union's draft selections:
Zac MacMath - GK (University of Maryland/US U-20s)
Michael Farfan - M (University of North Carolina)
Levi Houapeu - F (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
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Union Will Tweak Roster with No. 5 Pick →
“We’re not looking for what happens only this year, but next year and the year after that and the year after that,” Nowak said. “It’s a difficult process, but with other situations going, with players we’re trying to sign, that’s going to be a factor as well.”
Looking solely at areas where the team lost players in the offseason, the Union need to plug holes at goalkeeper, defense and...
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theyseemerollins answered your question: philadelphiaunion: Bimbo Bakeries has been…
what the fuck is a bimbo bakery.
They’re apparently the parent company of Stroehmann’s and Entenmann’s, among others. They sponsor a few other teams, like Chivas de Guadalajara. Also, as a side note for anyone who hasn’t heard already, it’s pronounced “beembo” to...
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Responses to the Bimbo sponsorship:
mooradley answered your question:
That’s unfortunate.
slideyourfeet-createtheshock answered your question:
ugly
quiseralarissa answered your question:
The design gets an F-, but I guess it’s good to have a sponsor…
moretocome answered your question:
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
scumbody reblogged your photo:
i love that we have a sponsor and that they bake things, but god the kit was sooo gorgeous...
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Planning on attending the home opener on March...
A limited number of individual and group tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. for the Union’s home opener against Vancouver! Head to philadelphiaunion.com in the morning to secure yours before it’s too late!
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