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.
PSP’s Ryan Pine bemoans his slowed pulse.
A bounty from the the local pro media ahead of Saturday’s Union home opener. The ferret says “win.” Kerfuffle between Union and SoBs? What they’re thinking in Vancouver. USA v Argentina previews and more morning news.
“Don’t cut corners or take plays off,” Brian Carroll tells the PSP. This is how an unassuming Wake Forest midfielder has grown into a defensive lynchpin for two MLS Cup winning teams. Also, he has an amazing new nickname…
Anticipation among the Union players that PPL will “go off the rocker is palpable in the locker room.” Nowak warns not to take Vancouver lightly, says starting lineup is flexible. Vancouver national call ups, injury report update. Ochocinco may be a grandstander, but he’s not stupid. La Liga Week 30 postponed over TV money dispute, more news.
The PSP’s Nicolae Stoian’s photo essay of the Meet the Players fan event at PPL Park
Hundreds turn out for Tuesday’s fan event at PPL Park. Vancouver could be missing up to four starters for Saturday’s Home Opener. Ochocinco malarkey continues. Qatar proposes building artificial cloud for 2022 World Cup, Man Utd posts $177 million in losses for 2010, more news plus video of Obama kick about in Brazil.
Dellacamera thinks the Union have improved from 2010, Mondragon earns hero status by doing almost nothing, great writing out of Canada, Obama boosts USMNT, and your MLS PotW is…
Union supporters on hand for the PSP season opener viewing party were generally pleased with what they saw, particularly the newly confident backline.
Sons of Ben member Guido Gaeffke was part of the traveling support at the Union’s win in Houston. Now back in Philly, Guido reports on his trip.
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