The Kansas City Wizards nearly moved to south Jersey in 2006. They didn’t, and Philadelphia Union formed instead. Now, they face off for the first time Thursday night in Kansas City, and we have a preview.
The happy news that the first match a PPL Park sold out in five hours raises some questions: Now that you’ve gotten your ticket, how are you going to get to the stadium? If you drive, where are you going to park? The Union’s advice and ours: ARRIVE EARLY!
Philadelphia Union lost 2-1 to the Chicago Fire on Saturday in what was one of the most boring displays of soccer put on in a long time. The Fire packed 10 men back and did a poor Italy imitation. Still, there was some bright spots for the Union, and PSP covers them and hands out player ratings.
The Union continue the road trip from hell but do it coming off a big 3-2 win last week over Houston, their first ever road win. The Fire are a team in flux, struggling to cope with the loss of several key starters, but they have one of the best home fields in the league. PSP previews the match.
Shea Salinas stars, Danny Mwanga hits another stoppage time game-winner, and the Union get their first road win ever. A more detailed post-game review, complete with player ratings and video highlights.
Philadelphia Union get their first ever road win with a 3-2 win over the Houston Dynamo. Danny Mwanga scores in stoppage time to stun the Dynamo, who were up 2-1 in the second half.
Brian Ching took a kick to the head with his surprise cut Wednesday from the U.S. World Cup roster. His first match since then comes Saturday against Philadelphia Union. PSP has a match preview.
So y’all know about Jay D Clark and his song about Philadelphia Union, “Join or Die”. Now the much-awaited, much-delayed, finally-happening-for-real-this-time-we-swear live video shoot and performance of the song will happen Wednesday night, and they’re looking for Union fans to be part of the video.
Robert Pires says he wants a beautiful city, not Philadelphia. Too bad the Frenchman’s ignorance and big mouth cost him his best chance at getting one in the U.S. Here’s what he’s missing.
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