Thursday Morning Union Freekicks: SoBs, National Team, Line Ups And Force

Major League Soccer -- Move over, soccer moms, the league's hard-core fan groups are here to stay - ESPN

That said, standing in the River End during a game, you can't help but be optimistic that MLS is veering toward an organic and testosterone-driven experience. That is perhaps the biggest sign of soccer's growth in this country.  

Positional ideas for the national team. " Broad Street Hooligans
So we’ve all heard that Stuart Holden is on his way back into Bolton’s lineup. Recouped, recovered and rearing to play. He’s already gotten on the field for the Wanderers but we’ll see just how long until Klinsmann gives him a call-up. I’d place my own bet on one of the last friendlies of the year. Either way he’s back in the pool which means we can call in a full team right?

Nowak tight-lipped about Union lineup (With Video) - delcotimes.com
CHESTER — The Union spaced out their latest wins by two months. So don’t expect Peter Nowak to change the lineup drastically Friday, when his team next takes the pitch.

Vets Califf, Le Toux force behind Union success | CSN Philly

CHESTER, Pa. – In their most recent game, the Philadelphia Union featured one of the youngest lineups in Major League Soccer history, starting seven players under the age of 23.

Union continue to invest in club's future | CSN Philly

CHESTER, Pa. – Probably every team in every league around the world says it’s committed to its future.

Union expect attack-minded Sporting in battle for East supremacy | Philadelphia Union

CHESTER, Pa. — At this point in the season, every game is a

Scouting Report: Sporting pushing for East crown | Philadelphia Union

On June 22, Sporting Kansas City came to PPL Park as the last place team in the Eastern Conference. Fast forward three months and Peter Vermes' side i...

Langley's Union debut completes improbable journey | Philadelphia Union

CHESTER, Pa. — The whole experience was a blur. A blur he’ll never forget.

Le Toux finds his groove when Union need him most | Philadelphia Union

CHESTER, Pa. — Sebastien Le Toux never lost faith. Even when his shots kept clanging off the post, crossbar or sailing just wide, Le Toux kept...

Off twin clean sheets, Union defense has rediscovered mojo | Philadelphia Union

CHESTER, Pa. – The defensive players on the Philadelphia Union knew they probably couldn’t keep up the blistering early-season pace that saw them...

Adu offers teammate Pfeffer words of wisdom | Philadelphia Union

CHESTER, Pa. — Philadelphia Union rookie Zach Pfeffer was just nine years old when Freddy Adu signed his historic contract as a 14-year-old with D.C...