Wednesday's Upside: Nowak And Le Toux

Their Words

“This is a big thing for me. It is a new step in my career, a step forward and I can promise the fans and the people at the Club that I will give my very best and score as many goals as possible." Everton striker Nikica Jelavic.

Other Sources

Nowak explains why Union let go of Le Toux, Mondragon - from MLSsoccer.com's Dave Zeitlin: “To build a club, it’s all about the future,” Nowak said.

Union’s Le Toux sounds off after trade to Vancouver - from The Journal Register's Christopher A. Vito: “I wanted to stay in Philly."

Le Toux's departure from Union is purely a business transaction - from The Philadelphia Daily News's Kerith Gabriel: And in those purple shoes, Le Toux scored a hat trick....

In trading Sebastien Le Toux the Philadelphia Union are giving up much more than big numbers - from Goal.com's Shane Evans: He put his heart and soul into his time with Philadelphia and that in ways could be harder to replace than his team-leading goal and assist numbers.

Toronto FC bolsters backline depth - from The Toronto Star's Daniel Girard: “I want in every position at least two good players,” Winter said Tuesday after training.

Colorado Rapids to reward Paul Bravo with contract extension - from The Denver Post's Nick Groke: "He has a fantastic pedigree in our league," Hinchey said.

Ballack is wanted, but not yet needed - from The Montreal Gazette's Randy Phillips: "There's no pressure on us to get a designated player," De Santis said.

India's Premier Soccer League aims to capture country's imagination - from BBC Sport's Rahul Tandon: "This is only the beginning."

Time has come for the game to tear down its last taboo - from The Independent's James Lawton: As Clifford says, it is the reaction of the football crowds which now causes most apprehension.

Uefa plays hardball with European football's elite clubs over demand for international fixtures reduction - from The Telegraph's Paul Kelso: The calendar issue, particularly the delivery of double-headers, is a crucial one for Platini....

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