Faryd Mondragon

The Cali based club reportedly entered the Carlos Valdes sweepstakes yesterday, yet appear to already have removed themselves from a chance at bringing in the defender.

Colombian news outlet Futbol Red reported that Deportivo Cali has also declared their interest in acquiring Carlos Valdes.

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Outlaws posted on its Facebook page that Philadelphia submitted a bid to host a World Cup qualifying game featuring the USMNT in 2013. The stadium used in the bid was PPL Park, per AO Philly.

Chilean news outlet La Tercera is reporting that the Philadelphia Union's home will be the location of a February 29 friendly between Chile and Ghana. "The swanky modern stadium" was apparently the top choice after MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and New York Jets.

The Philadelphia Union may have claimed to Philly Soccer Page that they haven't talked to Deportivo Cali, but Faryd Mondragon is headed to Colombia. Liga Posotbon, the Colombian top league, is reporting on its official website that Mondragon is returning to Deportivo.

Veteran goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon appears to be heading home to Colombia, likely speeding up Zac MacMath's career trajectory.

The 40-year-old has signed a contract with Deportivo Cali, Nuevo Estadio reports. Mondragon began his career with the Liga Postobon club in 1990-1991, before moving to Real Cartagena, another Colombian team.

Golcarcol is reporting that Deportivo Cali has begun discussions to bring Mondragon back to the team. Deportivo is the team with which Mondragon began his career during the 1990-91 season. The Colombian news outlet has a confirmation from Cali's president, Oscar Astudillo, that the team is pondering a transfer of some sort for Mondragon.

The Philadelphia Union have once again been linked to out-of-favor FC Augsburg striker Michael Thurk, who is still seeking a way out of the the German Bundesliga club.

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