Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union have deployed 10 different starting lineups in 12 regular season games. Wingers played fullback, center backs and strikers played midfield, and center midfielders played winger. What’s going on? Is Union manager Peter Nowak a mad genius, or is he just mad? PSP explores.
Philadelphia Union kick off a four-game home stretch on Saturday as Philly native Bobby Convey and the San Jose Earthquakes come to town. PSP previews a game that will pit the hometown kid Convey against the guy the Union took instead of him, Shea Salinas, as well as top pick Danny Mwanga against the predicted No. 1 pick the Union passed on, Ike Opara.
The first game at PPL Park was awesome. But I would make these small changes to make the 2nd game even better…
The Union got a much needed point on the road against Chivas. But the promise of their strong start in the match was not matched by a strong finish and Captain Califf says a point on the road is not enough.
The Union head to Los Angeles to face Chivas USA in a battle of last place teams. Philadelphia hopes to keep the momentum of Sunday’s big home win over Seattle, while Chivas has a big losing streak and some key players returning to the mix. PSP previews.
Shavar Thomas heads to Kansas City in a trade, stamping on the Union the latest Peter Nowak lesson: Don’t have a horrendous first game for the Union, or you may never play for them again. First Dave Myrie, now Thomas. Is Toni Stahl next?