Union Sign Endoh

Union Southern California have signed Tsubasa Endoh to a contract after watching his performance this weekend. "He looked dynamic and really impressed us"

Released for space is Andre Blake. Endoh will be available in MCQ round 2.

Union Announce Two Transactions

The Union Southern California front office has made some moves this weekend signing Andre Blake and Rafael Ramos to the squad. Both players will be available for week 7 action. The Southlanders are currently sitting in 2nd place in the BSL standings.

Released was Justin Mapp and Ilsinho.

Rowe Signed As Needed Backup Goal Keeper

With the injury to Dan Kennedy, Union Southern California has signed backup goal keeper Brian Rowe to fill in and released Luis Solignac to make room on the roster.

"The U feels Brian can do the job and be a great asset to the club while Dan recovers."

Rowe will start for Union S.C. in week 2 versus Orange County.

Transaction

Transactions

Transaction

U-News Exclusive! Unsettled by another stoppage time goal relinquished by Joe Bendik costing the Blues another chance at a clean sheet point, the club has decided to demote Bendik to backup status and sign Brad Knighton to a contract as the new starting Keeper. "The club has been patient with Bendik, but he continues to give up points" said the Blues owner. Union SC is also releasing Joel Lindpere, who has done nothing in 2013, signing Laba in his place.

Released:   Omar Gonzales(LA)                     Signed: Brad Knighton(VAN)

Released:   Joel Lindpere(CHI)                     Signed: Matias Laba(TOR)               

Transaction

Released: Ben Zemanski(POR)                 Signed: Dillon Powers(COL)

Transactions

Signed: Michel(DAL)                         Signed: Sam Cronin(SJ)
Released: Osvaldo Alonso(SEA)          Released: Jack McBean(LA)

Transactions

Signed: Jack McBean(LA)                 Signed: Tristan Bowen(CHV)
Released: Khari Stephenson(RSL)      Released: Jaime Smith(COL)

Transaction

U-News Exclusive! The Blues have signed Joe Bendik to replace the injured Matt Pickens as goal keeper. The injury happened early in the match last week and the club has made several attempts to trade for a new starting goal keeper to no success. "Several BSL clubs have quality backup keepers sitting in reserves, but request for trades went either refused or the asking prices were extremely overpriced. Therefore signing a free agent was the only option at the moment." said the Blues owner. "Its obvious this club needs to replace Pickens and the rest of the league see's blood in the water feeling its time to take advantage of the situation".

Jaime Smith Transaction

U-News Exclusive: The Blues have signed Jaime Smith to a contract after releasing Paulo Jr. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Silva Traded for Draft Pick

U-News Exclusive! The behind the scenes talks between Union SC and Orange County concluded on Saturday with the Blues sending Luis Silva down the California coastline to play for the Zodiacs for a 3rd round pick. It seems unlikely that the club will partake in any other deals before the deadline of the 18th.

Experience Up Top

U-News Exclusive: What may come as no surprise, Union SoCal has resigned Chris Wondolowski to remain with the club. The American Forward has shined as a premier goal scorer and the hope is he will continue that trend in 2013. "Wondolowski is definitely a player worthy of the designated player tag and Union SoCal is pleased to have him wearing blue" said the Blues owner. Also announced was the less obvious re-signing of Edson Buddle. Even with a down year in 2012, the promise of the Forwards new roll in 2013 is worth the gamble to the club. "If Edson stays healthy he should be given plenty of minutes and hopefully finds his old form again."

In other news, there is excitment over the leagues announcement to expand rosters in 2013. Union SoCal is tight lipped over any possible players the club might be interested in. However, the Blues owner has released a statement saying he has every intention in selecting a number of potential defenders. "It is too early to determine the kind of formation that we will run, but a 4-4-2 seems likely and possibly a 4-3-3 based on how the early and middle round draft selections go."