Same Le Toux + same Seitz + same brain cramp = same result.
Unfortunately for the hundreds of SoBs and other supporters making their way to the gleaming Red Bull Arena for the first leg of the newly minted I-95 derby, this formula was all too apparent.
An overhyped team named after a bad sports drink playing in a soccer palace in the market Philly loves to hate … Let’s introduce you to Michael “The Meast” Orozco and the Sons of Ben. America’s best new sports rivalry starts Saturday: Philadelphia Union vs. the New York Red Bulls.
All hell’s about to break loose.
Former Arsenal star Robert Pires has been in contact with Philadelphia Union, Union manager Peter Nowak confirmed Wednesday. The winger/attacking midfielder could sign with the Union this summer after his contract runs out with Villareal.
Nowak trusts Seitz, some Red Bulls news, Bocanegra and Onyewu on the mend, soccer sex scandal in France, and more morning news.
Video highlights, player ratings, and a rundown of what we learned from a tough loss in which 9 Union players played good games while a few others had games they (and we) would like to forget.
Philadelphia Union head to one of Major League Soccer’s best venues to play one of its worst teams, Toronto FC. PSP previews Thursday night’s match, which is live on ESPN2.
With the Union facing Toronto FC away on Thursday, the PSP takes a look at the off-season changes north of the border. With one of the best fan bases in MLS, Toronto currently have no wins and two losses and have let in six goals while only scoring one.
US Soccer’s top referee says Jaime Moreno’s goal against Philadelphia Union should have been disallowed. PSP covers that, DC United’s friendly against AC Milan, and other news of the day.
Le Toux is player of the week, Union president Tom Veit addresses security problems, the opening day mess in St. Louis, and a Bulgarian team president saves the life of one of his players during a game. Yep, it’s your daily news roundup.
Terrific soccer, a great crowd, and how the Linc blew it: What we learned at Philadelphia Union’s home opener, along with player ratings for the match.
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