Post Tagged with: "Philadelphia Union"

Possible future national team star
USMNT / World Cup

Possible future national team star

Luis Gil, who recently played quite well in the U-17 World Cup, has decided to sign with MLS. Although Kansas City got him in a lottery earlier today, he has special considerations in his contract that could take him to Seattle, Real Salt Lake, or possibly another team. After hearing […]

First Union Home Match Tickets Presale for Founding Members
MLS / Union

First Union Home Match Tickets Presale for Founding Members

Founding Members, or season ticket holders, of the Philadelphia Union will be able to purchase additional tickets for the two matches at Lincoln Financial Field – the April 10 home opener against DC United and the May 15 match against FC Dallas – starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February […]

I am not a Union supporter, yet.
MLS / Union

I am not a Union supporter, yet.

Glad I am getting to post this the same day Ryan posted his piece.  And like Ryan, I’m curious how other people feel about this, particularly people not native to the Philadelphia sports scene. I am not a fan of Philadelphia sports.  There, I said it.  Let’s get it out there.  […]

Daily news roundup
Daily news roundups

Daily news roundup

For a glimpse of what fans of one of the Union’s Axis of Evil are thinking about the new squad, check out this piece in a DC United blog. More on our fair city’s hosting of the USA v Turkey friendly on May 29 and 2018/2022 World Cup hopes from […]

Daily news roundup
Daily news roundups

Daily news roundup

The 24th annual Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA) Workshop will feature a Q & A session with Philadelphia Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz, an autograph session and on-field demonstration by Philadelphia Independence players, and lots of workshops with coaches from the youth, college and professional level as well as vendor […]

MLS / USMNT / World Cup

Donovan’s play in the EPL undercuts the naysayers, strengthens MLS’ ability to lure top talent

Imagine the impact should Donovan- adjusting to life wonderfully on the right flank rather than his preferred central attacking, nonetheless- help take The Toffees to Europe next season with a finish in the Prem’s top four.

Daily news roundups

Daily news roundup

MLS labor negotiations postponed due to snow storm. The Daily News reports on double duty for Orozco and Nowak’s fine-tooth comb. MLSnet reports on building team spirit and the role of veterans in establishing leadership on the Union squad. Landon Donovan gets assist and earns penalty kick in Everton’s 2-1 […]

Q & A with Jeremiah White
Union

Q & A with Jeremiah White

At first, Jeremiah White looked like the one who got away. Many thought the speedy, 27-year-old winger with Philly ties would sign with Philadelphia Union after he left AGF Aarhus in the Danish league in December. It didn’t happen. Instead, he now plays for Al-Ettifaq in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. But White […]

Great Philly soccer teams: Philadelphia Atoms, part II
History / NASL / Philadelphia Soccer History

Great Philly soccer teams: Philadelphia Atoms, part II

This concludes the two-part “Great Philly soccer teams: Philadelphia Atoms.” You can read Part I here. Before Atoms coach Al Miller took the young team to England to train and to scout for some British players to fill out the roster, back in Philadelphia, Atoms general manager Bob Ehlinger’s marketing […]

Daily news roundups

Daily news roundup

The Union’s Michael Orozco is “adjusting to the team.” Steve Ralston, the MLS all-time games played leader, turns down contract with New England Revolution and joins the USSF Division 2 expansion side AC St. Louis as player/coach. St. Louis is his hometown. US midfielder Ricardo Clark’s Eintracht Frankfurt’s debut could […]