Chris Seitz sits out the scrimmage against Ecuador as Brad Knighton and Brian Perk each get a half, early reaction to the national team roster and who is in or out from around the world, and the 25th anniversary of a disaster
At this point in the season, it’s cliched to say that the only thing consistent about the Philadelphia Union is inconsistency. Every game somebody seems to take a step forward while somebody else takes a step back. Kyle Nakazawa got his first start in the midfield while Jack McInerney slotted in next to Moreno up top. Danny Mwanga continued to hold down his spot at left bench.
The CIty Islanders sign Union trialist JT Noone on a 21 day contract. We give you our take on what the signing means.
The Union travel to Utah to face the defending champs, who have struggled just as much as the Union have. Neither team has played to its potential. The Union could be without three regulars, but they still go in with the chance to steal three points from Real Salt Lake.
Philadelphia Union need to drop the tough guy act. This is soccer, not hockey or American football. The discipline and beauty of soccer calls for a scalpel as a opposed to the precision of a machete. Aggression is certainly needed but in a highly controlled manner.
Le Toux questionable for Saturday, McInerney and Okugo called up to USMNT U-20 squad, Holden hopes to return to the pitch on Sunday, the US Open Cup format released and so much more.
The net has been cast wide as we round up the latest about Robert Pires and Thierry Henry transfer rumors, the Union Sound podcast, USMNT and World Cup news.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the bright side of Saturday’s shock-to-no-one loss to the LA Galaxy. You may have sworn that if you hear one more writer praise the Union’s “resolve” after another loss, you’re gonna punch the nearest Girl Scout. But the resolve in this case actually led to something both impressive […]
Five red cards in MLS this weekend, FC Twente wins its first Dutch title, Chelsea nears an EPL title, and other stuff worth reading.
Alright, Union. Saturday you’re playing LA. Yes, that LA, the best team in the MLS right now. Yes, the ones who get their goals from league-leading scoremeister Edson Buddle, and their swagger from gracefully aging bendmeister Dave Beckham AND Premier League-worthy Landon Donovan. They’re kinda good.
But that’s no reason to approach them humbly. Here’s your pep talk.
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