4-2-3-1: Control the center of the park
MLS is won and lost in the middle of the pitch. Should the Union choose to employ a 4-2-3-1, they will at least begin with a numeric advantage around the center circle.
MLS is won and lost in the middle of the pitch. Should the Union choose to employ a 4-2-3-1, they will at least begin with a numeric advantage around the center circle.
With the season less than two weeks away, PSP looks at the 10 Union players with the most to prove in terms of making 2012 a success, both personally and for the club.
The Union opened up against Orlando City in a 4-4-2, deploying three of the offseason’s major acquisitions.
Despite being sometimes looked down on as the stodgy preference of boot ball teams, the 4-4-2 provides the 2012 Union with a lot of flexibility and attacking options.
Porforio Lopez on what he brings to the Union. Shirt numbers for the new guys and Union Jack is the new No. 9. Some 20 Union academy players committed to colleges. Indy’s off season plans do not involve joining new WPSL Elite Division for 2012. USMNT to play Brazil on May 29. USWNT to play Japan, Brazil in April. More news.
What’s better than a goal? More goals. Play the 4-3-3 and everyone will score. A lot.
Quotes from Peter Nowk’s Wednesday press conference. More on the Pajoy signing. City reaches deal to keep school district facilities open weeknights and weekends. Anfield cat. More news.
Mwanga and Daniel join team in Florida. The message from the Union: Everybody is happy. Philadelphia School District budget cuts affect indoor soccer programs. Internal strife a factor in WPS problems says former team prez. More news.
If the Union enter the season with only four strikers, how would they fare? Are these youngsters ready to lead the Union back to the playoffs or are further reinforcements required? Discuss here.
In this second of two installments, the PSP asks and answers questions about the Union’s goalkeeping situation, breakout stars and conference rivals.
Comments