Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-3 Portland Timbers
The Union limped out of the gates in 2012, falling in a 3-1 defeat against the Portland Timbers.
The Union limped out of the gates in 2012, falling in a 3-1 defeat against the Portland Timbers.
Torres unavailable against Portland with ankle injury. Nowak says the Union can go all the way. Pre-match news and previews. More Union news.
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.
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.
Co-hosts Greg Orlandini and Eli Pearlman-Storch discuss the addition of Lionard Pajoy, the return of Keon Daniel and the Union’s goalkeeper situation. Also, England’s ups and downs following the resignation of Fabio Capello.
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.
Le Toux urges fans to support the Union. Training camp insights. Bob Bradley marches with protesters in Egypt. More news.
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