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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?

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The PSP talks to Jack McInerney

Union striker Jack McInerney talks to the PSP before leaving for Houston.

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One more day!

[UPDATE: Player-related announcement expected Friday afternoon.] SBI reports Gabriel Farfan signed. Why we shouldn’t worry so much about having only five defenders. MacMath and Okugo to miss three games for national team duty. Independence doubleheader on Saturday. Where does MLS stand “soccermetrically”? Champions League draw, your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more.

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The PSP talks to Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear

Ahead of his team’s match against Philadelphia, Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear talks to the PSP about tactical preparations, getting young talent ready for MLS, and how Houston will return to the playoffs in 2011.

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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.

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Injury scares, sighs of relief

Injury concerns for Le Toux and Mondragon prove to be nothing. Union relaxed and focused on set pieces. Some on the down-slope NFL guy thinks he’s playing for Sporting KC. USMNT Argentina/Paraguay friendlies roster announced, more news.

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In the beginning: Shrovetide football

The beginning of the Union’s 2011 season is just a few short days away. Here’s a look at a form of folk football, the beginning point of soccer, still being played in England today.

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2011 Union roundtable, part 1

The Union’s 2011 preseason has been filled with so many questions. As the season opener draws ever closer, the PSP has part one of a roundtable discussion about some of those questions.

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Defense questions, more news

Soccer America ranks Union defense 17th in the league; Soccer America says Valdes could make the Union playoff contenders – which is it, guys? Makeshift defense news. Ruiz has a lot to say. Are the Union a “darkhorse”? Wacky video blasts from the past and much more news.

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Matchday 2011: What’s new?

With the home opener less than two weeks away, the PSP asks the Union about what changes and improvements have been made that will affect the matchday experience in 2011. Among the topics covered are parking at PPL Park, the shuttle bus service, the new season ticket card and paper ticket scanners, as well as food and beverage offerings inside the park.