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The Philly Soccer Page " The Camden Youth Soccer Club
BE: We have been in touch with the Union several times, but not yet the Independence (next on my to-do list). In the past, we have had some footballs donated to us from the Union, and Shea Salinas visited us last year. Wee actually had Roger Torres come out on Saturday to visit, and just go around talking to the kids, and then sign autographs at the end. While we aren’t able to go into a partnership with them, it is great that the Union actually care about local youth soccer in terms of coming out on visits.
I was looking for a snappy "soccer" title to "kick" this off, like "Inside the Box" or "Sidelines". Until I realized that UnionDues is about real honest opinions, and gimmicky titles mean little. So calling it anything is just pretentious, I will just get "Stuck In", sorry.
Where Will the Goals Come From? " Unholy Union – The fan blog for Phi. Union
If that seems like a redundant question about Union, it’s because it is. Sebastien Le Toux has been in stellar form the last third of the season. However, he is the only Union player in attack that can make that claim. The addition of Freddy Adu has done little to make this a more dangerous team. So, if Houston only has Le Toux to worry about, and focus their defense on him, how the hell are Union going to score? (insert @FakePeterNowak witticism here)
The Philly Soccer Page " Union v Dynamo: a statistical context
Ah, the playoffs. They are finally here.
Digging up the roots of the Union’s run to the playoffs | The Goalkeeper | 10/26/2011
When the Philadelphia Union signed Freddy Adu during the summer, it stirred a lot of memories among observers of Adu's previous years spent under Peter Nowak's tutelage.
The Philly Soccer Page " Lineup breakdown: Between the pipes
PSP’s roving correspondent Adam Cann lays out the big questions and Eli Pearlman-Storch answers them. First up, we compare the goalkeeping of the second and third best teams in the Eastern Conference.
Califf leads Union into 'emotional' playoff matchup | CSN Philly
CHESTER, Pa. -- Throughout the long and tedious 34-game regular season, the Union have relied heavily on the consistent and reliable play of veteran center back Danny Califf, who helped guide the young back line to success.
Figuring out Union's starting time | Philadelphia Daily News | 10/26/2011
The Union's first playoff game against the Houston Dynamo will be held at either 3, 4 or 5 p.m. Sunday at PPL Park. The start time depends on which team the LA Galaxy will play in the first leg of the conference semifinals. The Galaxy opponent will determined after tonight and tomorrow's wild-card games.
To put in perspective how long this Major League Soccer season has been, the Union opened the regular season on March 19 while the Phillies were in Clearwater, Fla., for spring training.
Mondragon, Union set for playoffs | Philadelphia Inquirer | 10/26/2011
Faryd Mondragon admitted that while he was sidelined for seven games, the inactivity was tough to take. The Union captain had suffered a broken finger in a 2-1 Major League Soccer loss Sept. 3 at Real Salt Lake.
DRPA :: Delaware River Port Authority
This weekend, Friday 10/28 thru Sunday 10/30, the toll collectors at the Commodore Barry Bridge will be wearing scarfs and Union T-Shirts while the bridge, itself, will have "Go Union" banners.
Sons of Ben get first true taste of playoffs | Philadelphia Union
Before the Philadelphia Union existed, a group of passionate soccer fans got together, named themselves the Sons of Ben and tried to convince league higher-ups that Philly deserved a Major League Soccer franchise.
Former Cup champions key to Union postseason success | Philadelphia Union
CHESTER, Pa. – Recently, Philadelphia Union defender Danny Califf pulled up on old YouTube video from the LA Galaxy’s 2002 championship season and got chills. It was the first of two MLS Cups for the Galaxy, and Califf, who was just 22 at the time, played a big role as a rising defensive star.
Paunović's status unclear for Union playoff opener | Philadelphia Union
Union forward Veljko Paunović missed the regular season finale against the New York Red Bulls with a right hamstring strain.
Nowak calls for calm heads as Union prepare for Dynamo | Philadelphia Union
Peter Nowak called for focus and relaxation ahead of Philadelphia’s first-ever playoff match, as his Union host the Houston Dynamo on Sunday (4 pm ET; ESPN2, ESPN Deportes).
Conference Semifinals breakdown: Union-Dynamo | Philadelphia Union
225 days and 34 games after the Union began their 2011 campaign in Houston, Philadelphia will host the Dynamo Sunday at PPL Park in the MLS Cup Playoffs.