Same Le Toux + same Seitz + same brain cramp = same result.
Unfortunately for the hundreds of SoBs and other supporters making their way to the gleaming Red Bull Arena for the first leg of the newly minted I-95 derby, this formula was all too apparent.
The Union fell to the Red Bulls 2-1, with two near-misses that could have tied the match late in the day.
The Red Bulls should provide a decent test in the first installment of the newest New York – Philadelphia rivalry.
An overhyped team named after a bad sports drink playing in a soccer palace in the market Philly loves to hate … Let’s introduce you to Michael “The Meast” Orozco and the Sons of Ben. America’s best new sports rivalry starts Saturday: Philadelphia Union vs. the New York Red Bulls.
All hell’s about to break loose.
Former Arsenal star Robert Pires has been in contact with Philadelphia Union, Union manager Peter Nowak confirmed Wednesday. The winger/attacking midfielder could sign with the Union this summer after his contract runs out with Villareal.
Every soccer-playing nation has its style, and some could say that even regions have their own style. So what does Philadelphia soccer look like? New contributor Conor O’Grady ponders.
The center backs and goalie were supposed to be a strength, but they’ve crapped the bed. The midfield looked faceless, but they’ve played terrifically. All our preconceived notions of Philadelphia Union are getting busted.
PSP has a blow-by-blow breakdown of the Philadelphia – Toronto game.
Video highlights, player ratings, and a rundown of what we learned from a tough loss in which 9 Union players played good games while a few others had games they (and we) would like to forget.
Philadelphia Union head to one of Major League Soccer’s best venues to play one of its worst teams, Toronto FC. PSP previews Thursday night’s match, which is live on ESPN2.
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