Philadelphia Union - 2019 Roster

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  1. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
     
  2. Starpork

    Starpork Member+

    Nov 12, 2013
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Amazes me that journos can come out with total confidence a few days ago and say it was definitely Chicago, and now this.
     
  3. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm pretty sure Tansey is more of a journalist/more reliable than the guys that tweeted out those rumors.

    This could be a great signing. It makes a lot of sense. I'm optimistic.
     
  4. hasuprotoss

    hasuprotoss Member

    Jun 9, 2012
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wooten announced, and according to Tansey it's a TAM deal:



     
  5. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  6. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wooten can't play until the transfer window opens on 7/9, so he's out for the next 5 league matches. The first match he can play is on 7/13 against Authentic Salt Lake. Hopefully that gives him plenty of time to get familiar with the team.
     
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  7. Starpork

    Starpork Member+

    Nov 12, 2013
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Any news on his contract length?
     
  8. OwlSaver

    OwlSaver Member+

    Jan 26, 2005
    Berwyn, PA (127, J)
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Can he train with the team now or does he have to wait for the transfer window to open?
     
  9. djramone

    djramone Member+

    Jan 14, 2006
    Pennsylvania
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The "source" for the Chicago rumor was a single tweet from an account claiming to be a journalist. He deleted that tweet without comment once the Union signing was announced, meaning that he's not a real journalist.

    Just like the Fabian to Miami rumors, this story all stemmed from unproven speculation and took on a life of it's own, have not seen a single legitimate source saying that Chicago was the team.
     
  10. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
     
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  11. EdBacon

    EdBacon Member+

    Apr 6, 2015
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    So like, is this good or what?
     
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  12. Darkwing McQuack

    Darkwing McQuack BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 11, 2011
    Morrisville, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  13. Starpork

    Starpork Member+

    Nov 12, 2013
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
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  14. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    l'm ok with that. While the recognition would have been nice for him, at least there's no chance he gets injured in a meaningless friendly. Besides, he wasn't even on the fan ballot.
     
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  15. LiverpoolFanatic

    Liverpool FC, Philadelphia Union
    Feb 19, 2000
    Lancaster, PA
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  16. Cherry Hill SOB

    Cherry Hill SOB Member+

    Aug 30, 2012
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Maybe for the drum line or to hand out day old Bimbo bread as you leave the stadium.

    Feel bad for the guy that was overhyped and forced to play under Nowak at the start of his career. Hope is is able to find peace somewhere.
     
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  17. WVUPharm2007

    WVUPharm2007 Member+

    Jul 24, 2011
    Montgomery Township, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  18. Starpork

    Starpork Member+

    Nov 12, 2013
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    I don't think finding peace is his issue. Maybe finding passion.
     
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  19. drewuke

    drewuke Member+

    Jul 19, 2012
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    RJ Allen is training with the Union. Previously with NYCFC and OCSC, but hasn't played in 2019. Would probably be a good depth piece on the right side of defense especially with Mbazio out.
     
  20. EdBacon

    EdBacon Member+

    Apr 6, 2015
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Freddy Adu will save us all.
     
  21. celt1997

    celt1997 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 31, 2006
    Philly Burbs
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Has there been any recent word on whether, or not, Blake still has any interest from overseas? If the ball bounces the right way against the US and Jamaica gets the win in the Gold Cup Semis, it would push Jamaica onto the doorstep (if not breaking through) the FIFA Top 50.

    IIRC that was the sticking point for him moving before.
     
  22. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I believe playing for a top 50 nation only matters for getting a UK work permit. It wouldn't prevent him from going to a continental club in France/Germany/Netherlands/Turkey/etc. I only ever remember hearing rumors about him going to an English club.
     
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  23. ScottyMac26

    ScottyMac26 Member+

    Jan 13, 2012
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    That was just for the work permit for the England FA. I believe it was a Championship or League1 side nibbling around. IIRC there was mild interest from a Dutch side during the Earnie Eara. He could move to any Euro league now.

    More on the England rule, bit more nuanced. Think he’s eligible at this point from a GP perspective:
    “Which players do need work permits?
    Footballers from outside the EU must still obtain a work permit if they wish to play for English football clubs. Every non-EU footballer must successfully apply for a Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) with the FA before the Home Office will consider issuing a work permit.

    The system has recently been tightened and now only non-EEA players who are internationally established at the highest level, and whose employment will make a significant contribution to the development of their sport at the highest level, are allowed to play in the UK. One of the reasons for the rule change was that only 58% of football players who were given work visas played any top-flight football in their second season.

    What are the criteria which will be used?
    Until 2015, football players needed to have played in at least 75% of their country’s senior international matches over the previous two years to play in the UK. Eligibility for a GBE now depends on a national team’s FIFA ranking, as follows:

    Official FIFA Ranking Required % of international matches in past 2 yrs
    FIFA 1-10 30% and above
    FIFA 11-20 45% and above
    FIFA 21-30 60% and above
    FIFA 31-50 75% and above”
    https://www.inbrief.co.uk/football-law/footballer-work-permits/
     
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  24. Darkwing McQuack

    Darkwing McQuack BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 11, 2011
    Morrisville, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  25. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

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