The Vancouver Whitecaps travel to face Philadelphia at the first ever home opener at PPL Park. PSP has the match preview.
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It’s time to fill ‘er up!
A bounty from the the local pro media ahead of Saturday’s Union home opener. The ferret says “win.” Kerfuffle between Union and SoBs? What they’re thinking in Vancouver. USA v Argentina previews and more morning news.
Houston Dynamo 0 – 1 Philadelphia Union
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.
Defense questions, more news
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.
Tweets from Greece, previews and more
Tweet roundup from Greece (it’s a slow news day!), season previews, more on FC Dallas as the Land of Misfit Former Union Players, owner of local soccer blog affiliate bought by the owner of another local soccer blog affiliate, you weekend TV listings and more.
Quake in Greece, Independence camp, USMNT on FSC
An minor earthquake in Greece leads to some fun messaging and a campaign to get Union Jack on Twitter. Getting visas. Pfeffer in Philly Mag. Independence players report today. The USA v Paraguay match will air on FSC.