The kids come up big with five second half goals and the benches are cleared twice as the Union down Harrisburg City Islander in a “friendly.” Running laps. Who’s the 6′ 1″ Brit who can score headers from corner kicks? Youth players choosing academy clubs over high school teams. Fox to broadcast Chelsea v Man Utd on Super Bowl Sunday. More news.
In a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, defense will be the priority for both sides and it is hard to see either team going out and claiming three points.
Le Toux nets two and Freddy Adu gets his feet wet in the Union’s 2-2 draw with Dallas. We’ve got player ratings and analysis.
The Philadelphia soccer community has been buzzing this week with the National Team in town and today’s signing of Freddy Adu. The Union should harness that positivity and claim their first win over visiting FC Dallas.
Reaction to Saturday’s draw. Everyone thought Le Toux’s shot was going in. Let’s have a lift the Le Touch curse party. Valdes leaps to no. 7 in Castrol Index. Late Sanderson goal puts Independence over Sky Blue. Eastern Conference roundup. Klinsmann quotes, more news.
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s photo essay of Saturday’s disappointing draw.