What is being said about the Union v Man Utd match, the Harrisburg City Islanders lose to DC United in Open Cup quarterfinal and more news bits to impress your friends with.
Author: Ed Farnsworth
Union v Man U pre-match news & more
Here’s a look at this morning’s Union v Manchester United news, including some photos from Tuesday’s training session at PPL Park, and much more. Digital snarkiness included!
Philly and the international friendly
Philadelphia has a long history of international friendlies dating back to 1901. Storied teams like Celtic, Manchester United, Liverpool, Inter Milan and Besiktas all visited Philadelphia in the 1900s. After 1974, friendlies became rare. Here’s a look at the teams that came to Philly and the Philly teams that played them ahead of Wednesday’s friendly between the Union and Man U.
Independence loses, US Wins
Absent three players who were with the US team, the Independence lost 2-0 on Saturday to FC Gold Pride, who were missing four players to the US team. On Saturday the US team beat Sweden 3-0 in a warm-up match ahead of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 World Cup.
When tempers flare at PPL Park
It was hot inside PPL Park during the Union’s victory over Toronto on Saturday. Things got hotter in the stands after Toronto equalized in the 81st minute. Matters came to a boil in the exit tunnel of one section after the game.
Spot “the drunken idiot” and more morning news
Three face charges following Wednesday’s flare incident, Coudet “close” to being signed, MLS won’t let Donovan go to Europe, the Energy Drinks aren’t done with their signings, will LA be getting a toothy Brazilian, Sepp Blatter and Wikipedia vandals and more morning news.