He got better as the season went on in 2010. Now Justin Mapp is looking to claim a playmaker role in the Union’s offense. He talks to the Philly Soccer Page about his leadership style and his tactical game against Houston.
PSP’s Ryan Pine bemoans his slowed pulse.
Union supporters on hand for the PSP season opener viewing party were generally pleased with what they saw, particularly the newly confident backline.
Danny Califf settled a sloppy opening game with his first ever Union goal and Faryd Mondragon commanded the defense to a clean sheet, as Philly topped Houston 1-0. PSP has a full recap, video highlights and player ratings.
One of the Union’s two road wins came at Houston last year. Both Danny Mwanga and Shea Salinas had breakout games. Who will be the big name this year as the Union travel to Robertson Stadium to open the 2011 season?
We conclude our roundtable discussion of the Union at the start of the 2011 season, with one addition to the chat.
The Union’s 2011 preseason has been filled with so many questions. As the season opener draws ever closer, the PSP has part one of a roundtable discussion about some of those questions.
In a conference call on Wednesday, Union manager Peter Nowak talked about keeping the team’s tactics fluid, what the young talent is showing in camp, and cutting the goals in half this year.
The full Union 2011 broadcast schedule is released. The team joins the rest of Philadelphia’s sports world on Comcast SportsNet.
With the Year Two bearing down on us, the Union’s preseason off the field leaves a sour taste for even the most rabid supporters.
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