Part two of our roundtable discussion looking at the Union’s prospects in 2012 turns to how the Olympics could affect the team, which new signing will have the biggest impact, which young player will have a break-out year, the Union’s playoff chances, and more.
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No balance? No problem for Philly
The entire Eastern Conference struggled against their western brethren in 2011, but the Union were worse than most. Will the unbalanced schedule help or hurt Philly’s playoff chances in 2012?
2012 Union roundtable, part 1
With the season opener a week away, the PSP writers have a roundtable discussion looking at the Union’s prospects in 2012. Among the topics discussed in part one are defensive depth, all of those center mids, where Adu will play, and who will be the offensive leader in 2012.
Handbags in Costa Rica
With the Union down 2-0 in the first half of their final scrimmage in Costa Rica, a scuffle broke out that led to the match being abandoned. And?
10 Union players with the most to prove in 2012
With the season less than two weeks away, PSP looks at the 10 Union players with the most to prove in terms of making 2012 a success, both personally and for the club.
Put a snake on it!
We’re told in Portland, you can put a bird on something and call it art. We do things a little differently here in Philly.