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Union 2011 season opener announced

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 6, 2011 at 1:51 pm × 1 comment

The Union will open the 2012 season on March 12 at Portland Timbers.

Season Review: Faryd Mondragon

by Dan Walsh × on December 6, 2011 at 11:00 am × 3 comments

Faryd Mondragon helped solidify Philadelphia Union’s defense in 2011. But how long will it be enough to hold off young Zac MacMath? PSP has a season review on Mondragon and a look at what the future holds for him.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Sweet graphs, Shalrie’s contract, new MLS ball, more

by Adam Cann × on December 6, 2011 at 9:53 am × 4 comments

PSP’s Union stats are taken to a new level, Shalrie Joseph’s new contract could have implications for Freddy Adu, Union academy member makes the high school All-American team.

Featured / The Pine Barrens League

The Pine Barrens League

by G. M. Schnauzer × on December 5, 2011 at 11:30 am × 1 comment

The first episode of a eight-part soccer fiction story for Philly soccer fans in the offseason.

Featured / Season Reviews / Union

Season reviews: Amobi Okugo

by Adam Cann × on December 5, 2011 at 11:01 am × 5 comments

A PSP favorite, Amobi Okugo fought through the ups and downs of limited playing time in 2011. With the second best pass completion percentage on the team and unequaled range and speed, Okugo should be a fixture in the 2012 Union starting XI.

Daily news roundups / Featured

US tops Brazil, more on headers & the brain, WPS deadline, Socrates RIP

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 5, 2011 at 10:17 am × 1 comment

US U-17s top Brazil 3-1. Allegro win Manheim Prize for fourth year in a row. More reaction to study linking headers to brain trauma. WPS deadline is today. Brazilian soccer legend Socrates has passed away. More news.

Daily news roundups

College Cup updates, Anelka knows his future, more

by Adam Cann × on December 4, 2011 at 11:28 am × 0 comments

UCLA, UNC into the College Cup Final Four, Anelka knows where he’ll be in 2012, USMNT January friendlies announced.

Featured / Raves / Season Reviews / Union

Raves: Roger Torres

by Adam Cann × on December 2, 2011 at 11:30 am × 1 comment

From the epic goal against New York to the pass that broke the losing streak, Roger Torres was a player possessed in 2011. Unfortunately, he was also a player who rarely possessed a number in the starting lineup. When he did get in, Roger Torres was a bright spot in a sputtering offense. So get your glowsticks: It’s time for a rave!