Thursday Afternoon Union Freekicks: Richter Gets Hometown Shot, Former Haverford Star Won't Join Union

Richter Getting His Shot With Hometown Team [Andy Jasner, PhiladelphiaUnion.con] - The LaSalle product and #5 overall pick in the supplemental draft is already a huge Union fan - now he gets to play alongside heroes lile LeToux and Mwanga.

Former Haverford Star White Won't Be Coming Home [Kerith Gabriel, Philly.com] - The 29-year old White, a former FC Delco standout, was not invited to join the team in Orlando.

Veteran Miglioranzi Has High Hopes For the Union [Kevin Kinkead, PhiladelphiaUnion.com] - The 33-year old midfielder is impressed with what he sees in camp.

New York Eye Anelka Move? [Simon Borg, MLSSoccer.com] - The New York Designated Players are quietly working on a deal to bring Nicolas Anelka to the MLS.

Charlie Davies to DC United [Martin Shatzer, Black & Red United] - He will be joining our rivals in Florida to begin his evaluation.  To paraphrase the headline, it's an interesting approach to allocation.

New Galaxy Striker Juan Pablo Angel: The English Transfer Market is Getting Crazy [Seth Vertelney w/ Luis Bueno] - He's right, the spending is out of control with Andy Carroll going to Newcastle for £35 million and Fernando Torres heading to Chelsea for £50 million.  Only certain teams can compete - and I'm glad that my side (Arsenal) has chose to go the development route for the most part.