Two months ago, Toronto looked set to trade former Union captain Danny Califf back to the Union. Instead, he retired. What went wrong? PSP’s Dan Walsh talked to Califf, John Hackworth, and Nick Sakiewicz and found out.
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Nowak on shuffling, Keon ready to go neon, more news
Peter Nowak explains his selection methods. Keon ready to shine. Klinsmann’s press conference. Garfan looking like LB starter. Additional Champions League conspiracy accusations. More news.
Mapp is the Man, more news
Mapp earns Player of the Week honors galore, named to Best XI, nominated for Goal of the Week, cures cancer. Farfan promised his goal. Union moves up in power rankings. FIFA’s Blatter on ongoing corruption scandal: “Crisis? What is a crisis?” More news.
Devil’s advocate: Why not to play the kids
A youth movement is great in theory, but there’s a major catch for Philadelphia Union. If you play the kids too much, you could lose another key player in the expansion draft. PSP plays devil’s advocate and explains why more minutes for Danny Mwanga, Jack McInerney and Amobi Okugo could be bad for the Union, as much as we’d like to see it.
Post-game: Union 2-1 Toronto
The Union pulled out a late win Saturday on a stoppage time penalty kick by Sebastien Le Toux. We have video highlights, photos, player ratings and some post-game analysis.
Preview: Toronto FC at Philadelphia Union
An improved Toronto FC comes into town to face Philadelphia Union, who will be without three regulars due to injury but may have a new signing out on the field. PSP previews.