Peter Nowak might have a claim to MLS executive of the year, but his questionable lineup choices have cost the Union points for two years. Now it’s playoff time, and there will be no decision more important for the Union than the starting lineups. This is Nowak’s time to prove he’s truly a great coach. Will he do it?
Houston’s win over LA means the Union finish third in the East. First leg of Eastern Conference semifinal against Houston to take place on Sunday, October 30 at 4pm. Ticket information. 2012 MLS SuperDraft date and format set. More news.
It sure wasn’t pretty on Thursday night, but there is no reason to panic as the Union head into their first playoff appearance.
Roundup of reaction to the Union’s supremely disappointing performance in NY in front of more than 1200 traveling fans. Union on the radio. Porter named new USMNT U-23 coach ahead of 2012 Olympics. Weekend TV listings. More.
Pauno out for tonight’s game. Match preview roundup. NY’s Luke Rodgers “positive” they will win. Nowak on the candy shop. More news.
Power rankings. Williams named to Goal.com Best XI. Adu says he always wanted to come back to MLS. New North York Jersey EnergyRedMetroBullStarsPinkDrink’s watch. USMNT to play Slovenia. Researcher finds evidence to push back the date for origin of organized football. Well-known crook Warner promises to unleash tsunami on FIFA, again. More news.
After a stunner from Le Toux, the Union parked the bus a bit too early. Toronto never quite made it off of theirs and the Union were unable to find a second goal.
Updated playoff picture. Roundup of match reports and reaction to the Union’s 1-1 draw with Toronto and clinching a playoff berth. Henry red carded in KC, will miss Thursday’s match against the Union. More news.
A beautiful opener from Sebastien Le Toux was not enough as the Union dropped two points at home to Toronto. The silver lining is that the Union are in the playoffs.
Daily News reports Faryd Mondragon to start against Toronto. Union know TFC not the same team as one they trounced in May. Williams on first full MLS season. Praise for Marfan and MacMath. Your weekend TV listings. More news.
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