Yeah, that was a big win against Seattle. So what? It’s not as big a match as the next one, which has “trap game” written all over it. Here’s some perspective on both games.
Author: Dan Walsh
A tale of two twins
One draft pick. Two players. Buy one Farfan, get the second (almost) free. Is it the most valuable MLS draft pick ever? It’s certainly the most valuable one this year. Here’s an appreciation of Marfan and Garfan, the Farfantastic twins.
No rest for the winning, & more news
Looks ahead to the Union’s game Sunday against Chivas USA and oddball news from around the world.
The 280-mile season tickets
Is PPL Park so good a soccer stadium that it’s worth a 280-mile round trip, past another MLS club’s stadium, just to get there? Well …
Reaction to Union draw, playoff picture, more news
Recaps from Friday’s Union draw with KC, a look at the MLS playoff picture, Rafa Marquez gets suspended, Marcus Hahnemann to Everton (for now), and more news.
Pfeffer & Langley legitimize Union local ties
The appearances of Morgan Langley (pictured) and Zach Pfeffer in Saturday’s game marked a huge milestone for the Union: It was the first time a local product had appeared in a game for them. That’s a massive step for the Union as a franchise. Here’s why.