The Indian summer of Veljko Paunovic
Veljko Paunović went two years without playing a professional match. He hadn’t played more than 10 games in a season since 2007. So what on earth is he doing coming into his own for the Union at age 34?
Veljko Paunović went two years without playing a professional match. He hadn’t played more than 10 games in a season since 2007. So what on earth is he doing coming into his own for the Union at age 34?
The Union’s road record continues to disappoint, as does their record when conceding first, resulting in the team’s longest winless streak since 2010. A look at the match stats from Saturday’s loss in Columbus plus an attempt to measure the Union’s offensive production.
Analysis and player ratings from the Union’s loss in Columbus. Rotating rosters, cheap turnovers, an absence of attacking runs, poor ball movement – is the offensive malaise creating a confidence problem in the defense?
Veljko Paunovic tied the match before halftime but a strange handball call gave the Crew a penalty winner early in the second half.
In a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, defense will be the priority for both sides and it is hard to see either team going out and claiming three points.
PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch reports on Wednesday night’s Supporters Summit.
The Union remain undefeated when they score at least two goals in 2011. A look at Saturday’s numbers, comparing the first and second halves, plus a look at how Freddy did.
Le Toux nets two and Freddy Adu gets his feet wet in the Union’s 2-2 draw with Dallas. We’ve got player ratings and analysis.
Sebastien Le Toux put away two penalty kicks to earn the Union a late point against FC Dallas. (UPDATE: Video highlights added to post.)
The Philadelphia soccer community has been buzzing this week with the National Team in town and today’s signing of Freddy Adu. The Union should harness that positivity and claim their first win over visiting FC Dallas.
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