The Union start the second half of the season and their playoff push tonight against Columbus Crew. Here’s a roundup of Union news before the game as well as assorted news nuggets from MLS, US Soccer and the world!
Author: Ed Farnsworth
Vote Le Toux and more morning news
Vote Le Toux for Goal of the Week, Union playoff hopes, outstanding Independence defender Nikki Krzysik, Red Bulls the new Chelsea, MLS in the CONCACAF Champions League, Mathis to retire, facile FIFA fines, the Vatican is not amused and more morning news. Where’s my coffee…
Ties make me hungry and more news
News from around the soccer world to get your week underway. At least you don’t play for North Korea!
Union sign JT Noone, waive Brian Perk
Midfielder JT Noone becomes the Union’s first local signing. Earlier it was announced that the club had waived goalkeeper Brian Perk.
Union grades and more morning news
Some end-of-week news to talk about while you’re waiting to order your Union Dog at Saturday’s Union match against New England Revolution. Including mid-season grades, an excellent profile of a Philly soccer player from the 1950s, trade rumors and signings, WPS restructuring and an American four minute hat-trick against a Chelsea XI.
Great Philly teams: United German Hungarians
Our series on great Philadelphia soccer teams continues with a look at the history of United German Hungarians. Among the clubs many achievements is winning the National Amateur Cup in 1965 and 1999 and appearing in the US Open Cup final in 1977 and 1993. The club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year by hosting the USASA National Amateur Cup Finals.