The 2012 MLS Reserve League schedule was released today by the league. The Philadelphia Union's squad is in the division's Eastern Conference, which consists of Columbus Crew, D.C. United, Montreal Impact, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls, Toronto FC.

Below is the Union specific schedule for this season (only one game is currently to be determined, all home games are set to be played at Chester Park).

The Philadelphia Union lost another Reserve League game, falling to the Columbus Crew's reserve squad 2-1. However, the Union played better than they have in the past, managing to create many scoring opportunities in the first half before becoming mediocre in the second half.

For the first time in the history of the Brotherly Game, a correspondent was present at a Reserve League game to take notes. Below is what Kevin Ryan took away from the reserve match:

- Big difference between first and second half for the offense. Danny Mwanga held the ball well all first half. Sainey Touray and Morgan Langley were both able to find space on the sidelines because of Mwanga, who was distributing the ball nicely. Mwanga started the lone Union goal by feeding Touray, who then found Jack McInerney. The striker beat two defenders on his own, then the keeper for his goal.

- Mixed opinion on Kyle Nakazawa. He played tough and physical in the middle, but became invisible in the second half when moved wide left, and when Zach Pfeffer inserted into middle.

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