Archive for November, 2011

Daily news roundups

Quotes from Union presser, more news

Quotes from Wednesday’s Union press conference on consistent lineups, being championship quality, what need fixing, inter-squad competition, where Seba wants to be on the pitch and more. Mwanga’s GA status could be known next week.Gonzalez wins Defender of the Year. Some NY bashing. More news

Featured / Match stats / Statistics / Union

Looking at the Union’s starting midfield lineups

The Union used 26 different starting midfield lineups in 36 games played in 2011. What were they, which ones were repeated, how did they do?

Daily news roundups

Le Toux wins. Williams “unattached”? More news.

Le Toux wins Far Play award for second year in a row. Why is Sheanon Williams’ club affiliation on US Soccer website listed as “unattached”? Sapong wins ROTY. Donovan out of US friendlies. Why OF deserves USMNT selections. More news. Updated – The Sheanomenon’s affiliation has been corrected!

Featured / Match stats / Statistics / Union

Statistical analysis of Union at Houston

We look at the Union’s stats from the final playoff game in Houston with a focus on the numbers for passing, crossing, attempts on goal and the impact of the substitutions.

Photo By Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups / Featured

Union awards, USMNT in Italy, offseason dates, more

Union up for 4 postseason awards, USMNT headed to Italy in February, Rapids fire head coach, Ibra says Gooch almost killed him.

Featured / Local / MLS / Union

Player ratings & analysis: Dynamo 1-0 Union (3-1 agg.)

The Union’s final match of the season showed off their skills and exposed their flaws: A strong defense and a young offense could not overcome a disciplined Dynamo.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Califf on the loss, Houston & LA reach final, more news

Califf says Union game plan played right into Houston’s hands. Mac, Amobi and Sheanomenon get USMNT U-23 callup. Houston to face LA in MLS Cup final. More news.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Featured / Local / MLS / Union

A look in the mirror

They picked the right players this season, and the players did their part. For the Union to take the next step, something else is required. PSP lays it out — briefly, since we still have the postgame hangover too.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Tweets, That call, Quotes, Looking forward, more morning news

Tweets and quotes from Houston. That call. Post-game quotes. Match report roundup. More morning news.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Match report: Dynamo 1-0 Union (3-1 agg)

After ten months, the Union ended their season where it began. In their wake they leave every reasonable expectation, and in the city they represent they will find nothing but love.