Fred and the Union have been bloodied this season, but they’re still kicking. Now, Thierry Henry, Rafa Marquez and the Red Bulls finally come to town. But will the stars play? PSP previews.
Tag: Philadelphia Union
Bring on the Energy Drinks & more news
Be prepared for parking disruptions at Saturday’s final home game due to planned protest rally; Fred might be going to Australia; expansion draft primer; Chilean miners receiving many football invitations; the last minute twists and turns of the, yawn, Liverpool sale and more morning news, including your weekend’s Footy on the Telly listings.
KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Michael Orozco Fiscal
Union defender Michael Orozco Fiscal sits in on this week’s podcast to talk about his switch back to center back, where his excellent and aggressive play has helped the Union defense secure its first shutouts. Greg & Dan also talk about the Union’s final stretch and the recent US national team games at PPL Park.
Doing it for the fans and more morning news
A bit of news to get your day going, including: the Union are doing it for the fans, Independence players selected on USWNT roster for WC qualifiers, local college scores, former Ukrainian National to be inducted in local soccer Hall of Fame, further Liverpool weirdness, De Jong’s hurt feelings and more.
Raves: Danny Califf & Michael Orozco Fiscal
Everyone loves Sebastien Le Toux, but goal-scoring doesn’t matter if you can’t stop the other team, as Philadelphia Union fans learned the hard way. Now that the shutouts are finally coming, it’s largely because of center backs Danny Califf and Michael Orozco Fiscal. PSP raves about the center back pairing of the Union’s present and hopefully the future.
Why did so few fans come to U.S.-Colombia?
Only 8,823 fans showed up for Tuesday’s USMNT match vs. Colombia at PPL Park. Just 2,250 came for the USWNT-China match. Why did so few people show up? PSP lays it out.