A baby-faced Union cut their teeth against Chivas (View Comments)
It was a Wednesday but no one told Philadelphia not to show up. It was another major international friendly and Brad Knighton, once again, got the memo. The Union outlasted visitors Chivas de Guadalajara, 1-0, in a chippy affair all thanks to a Jack McInerney finish and a Brad Knighton acrobatics show.
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Scouting Report: Chivas de Guadalajara (View Comments)
The true Goats released their roster for Wednesday’s friendly at PPL Park and several familiar faces will be present. Aside from Rafa Marquez, if you’re a USMNT follower, everyone’s least favorite current El Tri defender is Jonny Magallon. He’ll be the strongest presence in the back while Omar Bravo, set to join Kansas City in 2011, will man the attack as Chivas tries to get as much out of him before he heads to the midwest.
Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union vs. Chivas de Guadalajara (View Comments)
Playing in their third and final international friendly of the year, the Union took on Club Deportivo Guadalajara, commonly known as Chivas, one of the most storied teams in Mexican soccer history. The relaxed substitutions along with the team taking the opportunity to rest Sebastien Le Toux & Alejandro Moreno meant that plenty of youngsters would be able to show their stuff against top-notch competition. ASN Philly’s Sam Toma breaks down the individual performances for the Union.
Union Ink Another Youngster (View Comments)
The Union announced the signing of another Harrisburg City Islander: 20-year old Sheanon Williams. The move allows Philadelphia to expand the roster to 26 players, as two (Williams and J.T. Noone) are considered home-grown. The coaching staff is quite familiar with Williams, as Hackworth coached him on the U-17 team prior to his professional career.
Game #21 Preview: Union at New England (View Comments)
The Union are set for atonement after a dismal 2-0 loss at the hands of the worst team in Major League Soccer. Danny Allsopp’s brace and Philadelphia’s showing tested a lot of Union fans with ten games to play. Will the Zolos reward their faithful with a spirited second away win? Or will the suffering continue?
Philadelphia Union vs. DC United: Player Ratings (View Comments)
The Union were back on the pitch and back on the road Sunday, facing bottom of the table DC United. Could they bounce back from their recent rough stretch? No, no they could not. Instead, they put forth their likely worst effort to date. ASN Philly’s Sam Toma sifts through the carnage and discusses the individual players’ performances.
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