Rumors
Sebastien Le Toux, the one that got away
by Conor O'Grady on January 31, 2012 | 6 CommentsParting words from our beloved founding hero, courtesy of PUT.
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Poll: Who Does the Union Need Most?
by Conor O'Grady on January 6, 2011 | 10 CommentsRumors, rumors, rumors. It’s that time of year, kids- the transfer window and its accompanying draft processes are playing hell with all of our emotions, as footballers come and footballers go, as options and bank accounts are weighed, as individuals and formations are considered and as pure, unadulterated BS is just plain made up. But that’s the fun, isn’t it? The problem is that at…
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Poll: To DP or not to DP
by Conor O'Grady on December 29, 2010 | 3 Comments“We believe that we have time to find the right guys for our team, and make sure they are the right guys we really want and they are going to help our team…” “We need to get guys who will fulfill roles today but also in three years… the team will need to be there in place and structured the right way so that we’re…
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Philly Union News Recap: The Missing Years
by Conor O'Grady on December 14, 2010 | Add A CommentThe staff here at Philly Union Talk (a webmaster, some writers, a Czech prostitute, and a stray ferret that lives in the ducts), have been working long into the frozen nights for the last few months to create a new and improved experience for PUT readers everywhere. 2011 will see the launch of PUT 2.0, a cybersoccer experience guaranteed to leave you stunned, awed, and…
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Thierry Henry Joining New York Red Bulls
by Jim Burrows on May 17, 2010 | 3 CommentsPhoto by klaatu According to a report by the Boston Globe, Thierry Henry will be joining the New York Red Bulls after the World Cup. Henry will be a strong addition to the Eastern Conference’s current first place team. More details to come as they are released.
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FAN POST: The First Summer
by Michael Rullo on May 17, 2010 | 13 CommentsThe signs of summer are turning up everywhere: warm weather, the smell of the beach, and the coming unveiling of that Garden of Eden-esque pitch that we so fondly refer to as PPL Park. But for most soccer fans, the summer means something even more important: the transfer window. A time that brings tears of joy, and of sorrowful goodbyes (for us hopefully the former),…
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Say It Ain’t So- Califf Shaves Mohawk
by Conor O'Grady on April 18, 2010 | 5 CommentsAccording to reliable sources, team captain Danny Califf has shaved his iconic mohawk. Originally sported by Native Americans of the Mohawk tribe to decrease wind resistance during battle, the mohawk hairstyle has since become an icon of proud defiance, utilized by everyone from punk-rock rebels of the 1970s to fear-inducing MLS center backs. Danny Califf’s had become a particular beacon of team spirit, as well…
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Henry to Red Bulls?
by Conor O'Grady on April 17, 2010 | 1 CommentDo the math my children- Barca has no shortage of talent up front, and have scarcely made use of the most infamous Frenchman ever to cheat the Emerald Isle out of her rightful place in the World Cup. New York is hungry for a Beckham-esque Euro-celeb to fill that nice stadium. Now Henry’s manager has made it clear that the handball champ is not happy…
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Robert Pires to Union?
by Brett Bregman on April 14, 2010 | 1 CommentUnion Faithful, One Bobby Pires (World Cup, Premiership, and FA Cup winner) has been linked to our club. According to Ridge Mahoney of Soccer America Daily, the Union are hoping to sign the former French international from Spanish Giants Villareal. Link to story below. http://www.socceramerica.com/article/37645/three-stories-were-following.html As a Gooner, I know all about Pires. Robert Pires is an Arsenal legend and classy footballer. He has made…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Expresses Interest in Philly Union
by Jim Burrows on April 1, 2010 | 3 CommentsIn a surprising interview, All-World superstar Cristiano Ronaldo told reporters he wants to play for the MLS expansion team Philadelphia Union. I’ve always been a difference maker, you know? When I played for Manchester, I got tired of beating Chelsea over and over. Now that I’m in [the Spanish Liga], it gets old seeing Barcelona whimper after defeat. I want a real challenge. I asked…
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