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.
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.
It could have gotten really, really ugly for Philadelphia Union. Three goals and a red card by halftime. Instead, the Union put in a respectable second half and showed some good signs for the future.
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.
Le Toux’s injury is not as bad as first feared, fewer than 500 season tickets still available for the Union, Emilio signs short term contract with DC United and more morning news.
After a very disappointing first half the Union looked set to charge back in the second with substitutions Moreno, Miglioranzi and Le Toux. And then came the injury to Le Toux, a much bigger loss than the match itself.
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Sebastien Le Toux was carried off the field on a stretcher shortly after scoring late in Philadelphia Union’s 2-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls tonight.
The Union and the Red Bulls go at it again tonight, except this time it’s a U.S. Open Cup qualifier. It won’t be on TV, and the Red Bulls will sit some starters. Here’s a preview.
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