Union midfielder Le Fernandes talks about his recent starts and Sons of Ben travel coordinator Kelly Delaney discusses the supporters group’s volunteer work. Then, Greg and Eli discuss the loss in Houston and Friday’s game against Chivas USA.
Month: July 2013
Fans’ View: Expectations vs. reality
Ever see the movie 500 Days of Summer? Seth Finck has, and that whole perception vs. reality thing got him thinking about some of Union manager John Hackworth’s decisions (complete with Allen Iverson “Practice” rant references).
Hack on summer signings and Torres, Fabinho working toward start, hazing Jack, HCI drop another, more news
John Hackworth on possible summer signing, the Roger Torres’ playing time, and more. Fabinho working for start. Beasley on hazing USMNT rookie McInerney. City Islanders fall to LA Blues. CONCACAF prez wants World Cup in US. More news.
Union player stat infographic for June
Dan Stover and Jim Prestifilippo present their infographic of Union player stats for June’s league games and the season so far.
For fans’ benefit, MLS should deal in fact before speculation
Kansas City manager Peter Vermes let slip word of a new MLS “retention fund” designed to retain top players within the league. Why didn’t we know of this before? Wasn’t this relevant? PSP’s Earl Reed explores how MLS reveals its rules and the question of whether there truly is a level playing field for all teams when it comes to the rules.
US routs Belize, Klinsmann on McInerney, Altidore signs with Sunderland, Union bits, more news
First half hat trick from Wondo sets the stage for a commanding win in the opening of group play for the US. Klinsmann says McInerney “is on a good path.” Video of brilliant tifo in Portland. Altidore returns to the Prem. Union bits and more.