We roundup reaction to the Union’s season opening win. Reading United head coach Brendan Burke named coach of the Union’s Reserve League team, first match on April 10 when the Union host the Energy Drinks. Holden out for six months, more morning news.
It’s hard to enjoy three points when this year’s win looks like so many losses from 2010.
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.
The PSP is proud to launch live minute-by-minute coverage of every Union away game in 2011 with the season opener against Houston. This edition will be coming to you live from the PSP viewing party at the 700 in Northern Liberties.
Union striker Jack McInerney talks to the PSP before leaving for Houston.
[UPDATE: Player-related announcement expected Friday afternoon.] SBI reports Gabriel Farfan signed. Why we shouldn’t worry so much about having only five defenders. MacMath and Okugo to miss three games for national team duty. Independence doubleheader on Saturday. Where does MLS stand “soccermetrically”? Champions League draw, your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more.
We conclude our roundtable discussion of the Union at the start of the 2011 season, with one addition to the chat.
Injury concerns for Le Toux and Mondragon prove to be nothing. Union relaxed and focused on set pieces. Some on the down-slope NFL guy thinks he’s playing for Sporting KC. USMNT Argentina/Paraguay friendlies roster announced, more news.
The Union’s 2011 preseason has been filled with so many questions. As the season opener draws ever closer, the PSP has part one of a roundtable discussion about some of those questions.
Soccer America ranks Union defense 17th in the league; Soccer America says Valdes could make the Union playoff contenders – which is it, guys? Makeshift defense news. Ruiz has a lot to say. Are the Union a “darkhorse”? Wacky video blasts from the past and much more news.
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