Friday Morning Union Freekicks: Columbus Tomorrow
by Ben Feldman on Aug 19, 2011 8:17 AM EDT
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We're only about 36 hours from the Union kicking off in Columbus against the Crew (7:30 PM Eastern, The Comcast Network) in a matchup of the two top teams in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference. We'll have our preview up later today, but this one's going to be a big deal. Today's open thread for all things Union and MLS.
Union gearing up for pivotal showdown against Crew [Nick Iuele, philadelphiaunion.com] - Nick (and others) are calling tomorrow's match the most vital match in club history. Admittedly that's not saying too much given that this is only the team's second-ever season, but do you agree?
Big test for Union in Columbus [Frank Bertucci, Philadelphia Daily News] - "It's the most important game of the season so far," Danny Califf said. "It's not too early enough in the season to be saying it. We're approaching it in that manner."
Carroll, Union Ready For Critical Matchup with Columbus [Matt Leon, KYW Newsradio 1060] - "While it is your old club and you have memories and friends there, once you cross the lines it all business and guys just want to win," former Crew player Brian Carroll tells KYW Newsradio.
Union's Freddy Adu preaches patience as he tries to adapt to his new team [Marc Narducci, Philadelphia Inquirer] - "The league is very good, and MLS isn't a league where you can just walk in and start right away and do whatever you want," Adu said.
Union's recent moves show club's eye towards future [Dave Zeitlin, MLSsoccer.com] - "We're very excited to have [Adu], and as a young player, he fits in with the mold of the team," Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz said. "I think we're the youngest team in the league by a long stretch, and we'll continue to invest in young players."
Independence coach, players garner awards [Bill Iezzi, Philadelphia Inquirer] - Paul Riley was named WPS Coach of the Year for the second season in a row, while Veronica Boquette was named Player of the Year and Nikki Krzysik took the Sportswoman of the Year award. Congratulations and good luck to them as they host Abby Wambach, Megan Rapinoe and magicJack SC at PPL Park tomorrow in a WPS semifinal.
D.C. manages tie with Chicago after Bill Hamid's injury [Steven Goff, Washington Post] - Bad news for the Union, as Josh Wolff managed to equalize in Chicago in the 73rd minute...although this one feels more like a loss for DC, just as the Union's 1-1 draw in Chicago earlier this month did.
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This is a huge match for us
and I’m really looking forward to how and where Adu plays after a week of practice (aren’t we all?) I haven’t really followed the Crew, but during the pre-season, I remember a lot of questioning of their “housecleaning” during the offseason (including trading Carroll.) I’d say they’re fully vindicated. Both of these teams show how well you can do working from a solid defensive foundation with a few choice playmakers elsewhere on the field.
I posted this at BSH, but I will post it here as well. If hockey teams wore soccer kits.
If you are into sporting aesthetics and you have a few minutes to check it out, it is worth the look.
Writer at SB Nation's Philadelphia Union blog, The Brotherly Game. Follow me on Twitter.
Pretty fun...
Like the argyle of the Coyotes and the checkers on the Avalanche.. I have an appreciation for out of the box designs and patterns like that. My favorite Union scarf design is the powder/navy blue argyle style with interweaving gold.. Interesting concept though w/the hockey jerseys, not a big fan of the Flyers one though unfortunately…
by Domin8ing the Big Ten(11) on Aug 19, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Carroll
The Crew’s game preview has Brian Carroll listed as doubtful with a foot contusion… other than pulling a hammy in the 5th minute vs NY, missing the next 2 matches (all in April), and coming out at the half when we lost to Dallas in May, he’s been on for every minute. Hope he can tough it out!
MK
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