We roundup reaction to the Union’s season opening win. Reading United head coach Brendan Burke named coach of the Union’s Reserve League team, first match on April 10 when the Union host the Energy Drinks. Holden out for six months, more morning news.
Danny Califf settled a sloppy opening game with his first ever Union goal and Faryd Mondragon commanded the defense to a clean sheet, as Philly topped Houston 1-0. PSP has a full recap, video highlights and player ratings.
[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.
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.
More season previews. The Union trademark “Doop.” FSC in HD coming to Philly. Garber wants refs to “reward attacking soccer.” More news, including a crazy final in Australia.
A poll of MLS players ranks PPL Park the eighth most intimidating stadium in the league. Eighth?!? Union take a few days off. Support ‘Stache Bash. Lousy losers. Your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more morning news