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By Eli Pearlman-Storch & Greg Orlandini
Filed Under:Andre Blake, Cristian Maidana, Eli Pearlman-Storch, Greg Orlandini, KYW Newsradio, KYW Philly Soccer Show, Maurice Edu, MLS, MLS SuperDraft, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Union, Philly Soccer Show, Vincent Nogueira, Zac MacMath
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 17: General view of signage prior to the 2013 MLS SuperDraft Presented by Adidas at the Indiana Convention Center on January 17, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)File photo/General view of signage prior to the 2013 MLS SuperDraft Presented by Adidas at the Indiana Convention Center on January 17, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

By Greg Orlandini

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – He’s made history and he hasn’t even stepped on the field yet. Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake is the guest on the KYW Philly Soccer Show.

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This week, KYW’s Greg Orlandini and Eli Pearlman-Storch talk with Blake, who earlier this month became the first goalkeeper ever to be taken first overall in the MLS SuperDraft.

We talk about his experience on draft day, and competing with fellow goalkeeper Zac MacMath for the starting job.

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Then Greg and Eli review some the team’s recent signings.

The Union have had a busy off season, with three major acquisitions — midfielders Cristian Maidana, Maurice Edu and Vincent Nogueira, the last two coming this week.

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We discuss where these three players will fit and how this affects other players on the squad.

Listen to or download the full show podcast (runs 48:06)…

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