Archive for January, 2011

Featured / MLS

What are they putting in the water in Akron?

by × on January 13, 2011 at 9:30 am × 4 comments

With a championship in 2010 to improve upon their runner-up finish in 2009, the Akron Zips are quickly reshaping the landscape of collegiate and professional soccer.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Let the draft begin

by × on January 13, 2011 at 8:00 am × 1 comment

A brief roundup ahead of today’s SuperDraft. Of particular note, Sackiewicz says some big signings in the back will be announced next week.

Featured / Union

The MacMath behind drafting a goalie early

by × on January 12, 2011 at 1:00 pm × 5 comments

Since the first MLS draft in 1996, ten goalies have been drafted in the first round. The results are decidedly mixed. Does it make sense for the Union to use their first pick on a goalie?

Featured / Union

Taking a look at possible draft targets for the Union

by × on January 12, 2011 at 11:23 am × 4 comments

With just about 24 hours to go before the MLS SuperDraft, a look at Corey Hertzog, Zarek Valentin and Michael Tetteh and their Union prospects.

Daily news roundups / Featured

“Significant signings” TBA next week

by × on January 12, 2011 at 10:53 am × 10 comments

Sakiewicz says big signings to be announced next week as Ives Galarcep reports a deal for Mondragon is done and one for Valdes is imminent. More on Bimbo deal including possible Bimbo Cup. Is the Bimbo deal sexist? SuperDraft news, I mean speculation, and more.

Featured / World

Soccer for Union scabs

by × on January 12, 2011 at 8:50 am × 1 comment

Altintop win the Puskas, Young Skywalker wins the Ballon d’Or, and Walcott learns a new sport – diving.

Featured / Union

Say ‘Beembo!’

by × on January 11, 2011 at 10:40 am × 16 comments

The Inquirer reports that the Union has a shirt sponsor – Bimbo Bakeries. By the way, it’s pronounced “Beembo.”

Daily news roundups / Featured

New shirt sponsor for Union and new coach for Temple

by × on January 11, 2011 at 10:32 am × 4 comments

New coach for Temple women’s soccer, new shirt sponsor for the Union, a new team for Onyewu and Buddle, and more!

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union home opener tix on sale, more news

by × on January 10, 2011 at 10:37 am × 2 comments

Tickets for the Union’s home opener against Vancouver go on sale today. Seitz says it wasn’t all his fault. SuperDraft news and more.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Excited for next season, more news

by × on January 7, 2011 at 10:40 am × 13 comments

Mapp is excited and loves Union fans. SuperDraft anticipation grows – who is organizing the buses? The Pfeffers turn 16. First Independence game to be on FSC. Crew lose shirt sponsor. FIFA critics motivated by “envy and jealousy.” Diagram proves Qatar is hot in the summer. Your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more news.

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