Playing on the road following a trans-continental flight is awfully difficult even when you have your best players on the pitch. When you select some of your worst, it’s damn near impossible. (No photos today, too angry to think up witty captions).
Tag: Brian Carroll
Nowak: “We’re like a charity right now”
Nowak describes Union is like a charity, “giving life and points to other teams;” admits he doesn’t know how to use Paunovic, who “”still needs match fitness” and says Le Toux has to finish his chances. Independence wallop magicJack 6-0. More news.
Ruiz options: young attackers, this retired old guy
Carlos Ruiz says there are many options while he’s away for the Gold Cup on the Union squad. Apparently the options include a 33-year-old who’s been retired for two years. More news.
Match Report: Dallas 2 – 0 Philadelphia
Full match report from a disappointing 2-0 loss in Dallas. Even after a free flowing start, it was a lack of finishing and creativity that again doomed the Union.
Mondragon, Ruiz are Union’s top paid players
The MLS Players Union released salary figures for all MLS players this weekend. Faryd Mondragon is the league’s highest paid goalkeeper, Carlos Ruiz makes about as much as Benny Feilhaber, Sheanon Williams is a steal, and the salary cap hit is a mystery. Read on for the rundown.
Save a tree: Portland previews, more news
A roundup of match previews ahead of tonight’s contest in Portland. Some insight into what Portland is thinking. Nowak supports the use of replays. Union friendly against Reading United announced. Your weekend television listings and more news.