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.
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Starting young, more news
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.
1-0 loss to USL debutante Orlando
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.
Union Tactics: Everyone else is doing it, why can’t we? The 4-2-3-1
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?
Union waive Arrieta
The defender had 15 starts in 16 appearance for the Union in 2010.
Union tactics: New season calls for new midfield roles
The Union should make subtle changes to their midfield tactics as their young core develops and Brian Carroll joins the fold.