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.
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Give me fantasy or give me death!
PSP’s Ryan Pine bemoans his slowed pulse.
Fans see improvement, look to the future
Union supporters on hand for the PSP season opener viewing party were generally pleased with what they saw, particularly the newly confident backline.
Houston Dynamo 0 – 1 Philadelphia Union
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.
Preview: Union at Houston Dynamo
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?
2011 Union roundtable, part 2
We conclude our roundtable discussion of the Union at the start of the 2011 season, with one addition to the chat.