A little over a month before the Harrisburg City Islanders open camp on March 15th, the team is beginning to take shape. We already know that standout attacker Tiyi Shipalane will not be returning to the Isles as his contract was purchased by D.C. United. Now add to that news […]
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Union friendly set for Feb. 6
Philadelphia Union will play UNC Wilmington’s soccer team in Greensboro, N.C. on Feb. 6 in what’s set to be the team’s first friendly. For more details, check out the university’s announcement. UNC Wilmington won the Colonial Athletic Conference last year and is led by All-American Indy Smith. The Union are […]
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Eddie Johnson and Freddy Adu at Aris Thessaloniki Eddie Johnson was able to score off a well weighted Freddy Adu long pass after both had come as substitutes late in the game for Aris Thessaloniki in Greece. This bodes well for both players. In addition the team was not able […]
Union start camp in N.C., other news of the day
Philadelphia Union started spring training in Greensboro, N.C. on Monday. Check out these photos, courtesy of the Carolina Dynamo. The Union’s Alejandro Moreno nearly scored for Venezuela in a scoreless draw today against Japan. More on Philadelphia Union’s stadium rights deal, which still isn’t official. News from the rivals: D.C. United […]
That was a 4-6-0 formation
The traditional footy formation is a 4-4-2: Four fullbacks, four midfielders, and two prima donnas strikers (the goalie excluded because, barring schizophrenia, he will always be a 1). The more counterattacking-inclined team may use a 4-3-3 while a possession-based squad often takes the pitch in a 4-5-1. There are endless […]
PPL & Union: $20 million deal (and other news of the day)
PPL’s deal to sponsor and acquire the naming rights to Philadelphia Union’s stadium will be a 10-year, $20 million deal, according to the Sports Business Journal (registration required to read). Nothing official from the team though. Union manager Peter Nowak promises a tough training camp. (Has any new coach ever […]
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