Shavar Thomas heads to Kansas City in a trade, stamping on the Union the latest Peter Nowak lesson: Don’t have a horrendous first game for the Union, or you may never play for them again. First Dave Myrie, now Thomas. Is Toni Stahl next?
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Preview: Philadelphia Union at New York Red Bulls
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.
Preconceptions busted: The Union reevaluated
The center backs and goalie were supposed to be a strength, but they’ve crapped the bed. The midfield looked faceless, but they’ve played terrifically. All our preconceived notions of Philadelphia Union are getting busted.
The Union wrap: 2-1 loss to Toronto
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.
Union vs. D.C. United preview
Game time: Saturday, 6 p.m. ET TV: Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Soccer en Español Philadelphia Union host rival D.C. United in its first-ever home opener at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The two clubs come in having scored a combined zero goals in three games. The Union have more of an […]
The Flyers on cleats? More like the Patriots
The Flyers on cleats? More like the New England Patriots. A starting lineup no one predicted, a potentially deceptive injury list, and most of the team playing out of position. So what’s next for The Cagey One, aka Peter Nowak?