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.
Stories on the Union website emphasized youth soccer over the weekend. Big East “lukewarm” on Villanova using PPL for football, thank goodness. Seattle beaten by Portland and Vancouver. Goal-line technology possible at 2014 World Cup, more news.
A red card to Carlos Valdes in the 19th minute determines the course of the Union’s last exhibition match before they head for Greece.
The most popular system in last year’s World Cup and the system popularized by Barcelona, can the 4-2-3-1 work for the Union?
The Union should make subtle changes to their midfield tactics as their young core develops and Brian Carroll joins the fold.
The Union draw in first exhibition game. GQ UK SoB article now available online; SoB member systematically deconstructs the fabrications in the piece. New Independence kit unveiled. Why the MLS schedule announcement, finally coming on Thursday, has been delayed, more morning news.
GQ UK features Sons of Ben as a bunch of poseurs. Mondragon already leading. Timbers to paint the plane. Video proves women do know the offside rule. Your Footy on the Telly listings and more morning news.
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian was on hand to shoot the Union’s opening day of preseason training. Here’s a photo essay of what he saw.
Califf takes a coaching course. The road to citizenship explained for Mwanga to be eligible for USMNT. MLS SuperDraft reduced to three rounds and Supplemental Draft set for January 18. Sanderson re-signs with Independence. US legend Kristine Lilly announces retirement from international play. Loans, rumors, matchfixing, video and more morning news.
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