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Islanders Ink Noone – Implications?

The CIty Islanders sign Union trialist JT Noone on a 21 day contract. We give you our take on what the signing means.

The case for Clint Dempsey as a striker

With injury concerns for the USMNT up front, could Clint Dempsey and his knack for clutch goals be the player to partner with Altidore?

Opposition Report: Los Angeles Galaxy

Los Angeles should provide a stern test for our shaky expansion team.  The Galaxy have opened the season undefeated with 4 wins and a draw in their first 5 games.  After knocking off Salt Lake City, Houston, Chivas, and New England, the Galaxy were held to a goalless draw by Kansas City […]

Wrap of Union USOC loss to Red Bulls

After a very disappointing first half the Union looked set to charge back in the second with substitutions Moreno, Miglioranzi and Le Toux. And then came the injury to Le Toux, a much bigger loss than the match itself.

US National Team roster picks

Thoughts on the US National Team Roster for the World Cup

The Union wrap: 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls

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.

Opposition Report: New York Red Bulls

The Red Bulls should provide a decent test in the first installment of the newest New York – Philadelphia rivalry.

Edson Buddle is starting to live up to his namesake

Edson Buddle is showing great form that is putting him on the US National Team radar.

Down on the farm: Something brewing in Harrisburg

Harrisburg has added five youth internationals to the roster. In the past, this team was typically all local talent. What changed? John Hackworth and Philadelphia Union, that’s what.

Union loan 3, City Islanders sign 3

Short Term Loans The Harrisburg City Islanders travel to Richmond tonight to open their USL-2 season against the Kickers – they will do so in the company of 3 short-term loanees. The Union have lent out M/D Toni Stahl, M Shea Salinas, and M/F JT Noone for the game this evening. […]