Joe Tait to Union rumors pickup. Daily News says signing announcement is expected. Union forwards feeling confident. Harrisburg City Islanders excited for Saturday’s USL PRO final. More news and the weekend’s (scant) soccer Footy on the Telly listings.
The Union can’t score goals. Here are seven suggestions to improve the system the Union play as they work to find chemistry in the attacking third.
With the back four again without a starter for the match in RSL, we look at the different back fours the Union has used this season. From the back four with Harvey, to the back line with Garfan – and the different makeshift back lines and more in between – the focus is on the defense. Is fatigue becoming a factor?
Rescheduling the New England match means Carlos Valdes will miss the RSL showdown on September 3rd. It sounds awful, but it could be a blessing in disguise.
In a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, defense will be the priority for both sides and it is hard to see either team going out and claiming three points.
Le Toux nets two and Freddy Adu gets his feet wet in the Union’s 2-2 draw with Dallas. We’ve got player ratings and analysis.
The Philadelphia soccer community has been buzzing this week with the National Team in town and today’s signing of Freddy Adu. The Union should harness that positivity and claim their first win over visiting FC Dallas.
Despite having the better chances, the Union again failed to come away with maximum points. Between some dubious refereeing decisions, questionable substitutions and a player who is becoming synonymous with failure, the Union remain on the skids.
Reaction to Saturday’s draw. Everyone thought Le Toux’s shot was going in. Let’s have a lift the Le Touch curse party. Valdes leaps to no. 7 in Castrol Index. Late Sanderson goal puts Independence over Sky Blue. Eastern Conference roundup. Klinsmann quotes, more news.
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s photo essay of Saturday’s disappointing draw.
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