Union roundup including Califf named to best XI, power rankings, the Nowak-Vermes flip-flop and more. West Chester United eliminated fro US Open Cup qualification. USWNT thumps Brazil 3-0. More news.
On the plus side, the defense was much improved for the Union. The offense, however, was not.
What Saturday’s game says about the state and future of Philadelphia Union and their fans.
Roundup of reaction and match reports from Saturday’s draw against Vancouver. More news.
In his post-game press conference following Saturday’s scoreless draw with Vancouver, Peter Nowak emphasized the confidence gained from recording a shutout and putting an end to the “negative series” of opening losses. He also talked about what is wrong with the offense, and more.
In drawing 0-0 with Vancouver Whitecaps, the Union earned their first point of the 2012 campaign. But a lack of sharpness in front of goal kept them from securing all three points.
The storylines in the lead-up to Saturday’s game are as much about what might happen in the stands as on the pitch. PSP roundtable’s some of the issues.
Danny Califf won’t be celebrating like he did against Orlando, as he’ll sit tonight vs. Chicago. Zach Pfeffer and two Union youth players get call-ups to the USMNT U-18s. Philly’s largest adult amateur league, the Casa Soccer League, plays its week 2 today. And more news.
Will Danny Califf travel to Chicago? Freddy Adu scores a cracker in USA 6-0 win over Cuba in Olympic qualifiers. Sheanon Williams on late call-up and his faith that the Union will turn things around. More news.
Danny Califf and Peter Nowak put the weekend’s selection controversy behind them. Nowak surprised by Williams call-up. US Men’s Olympic campaign starts tonight – how to watch it. More news.
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