Polls/Contests

We are still have one international slot open on our roster. I was holding it for Robert Lewandowski, the great striker of Borussia Dortmund.  I offered second-round MLS draft pick and box of slightly-used practice balls.  They responded with demands of €9 million.  I tried to sweeten the deal with Levi Houapeu and three more balls.  They are no longer return my texts. Now, I am thinking we will bring back Juan Diego González.  I…
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If the recent Citizens United decision has taught us anything, it’s this:  you can be popular, or you can buy popular.  Of course, no one with even a modicum of self-respect would do the latter. Which is why we’ll assume that when you, loyal reader, “Like” us on Facebook between now and Friday, you’ll be doing so because you sincerely believe that PUT is the finest source of web-based Union news and analysis this side…
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Alot of draws feel like something other than a draw- like the draws against huge opponents whom everyone was sure would streamroll your team, or the draws that just barely secure your team’s spot in a playoff or tournament.  Those feel like wins, the euphoria comparable to or better than an actual victory. Other draws feel like losses.  Being held to a draw by a shitty team is, after all, less than what any fan expects of a reasonably good team…
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The razor’s edge.  The precipice.  The thin line. That’s where the Union stands now, having infamously fallen from the uppermost echelon of the Eastern Conference table into the murky gray area of 4th-ish place.  While our be-snaked boys in blue cling valiantly to our playoff chances, our enemies circle.  As Mr. Tannenwald so astutely pointed out, the Union would only barely be playoff-eligible if the regular season ended today. The regular season, however, doesn’t end…
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My girl wants to Harvey all the time. And now she can’t.

The Little Fish may be heading for the door. If he is, should we stop him? If he isn’t, should we push him?

Is it time to add a few thousand seats to our beloved stadium? The Inquirer seems to think so. Do you?

Was Carlos Ruiz’s goal that good, or that fortuitous? You be the judge.

We pose the question to you- should returning international Benny Feilhaber be at the top of the Union’s priority list? How much would he mean to our attack? You decide, we report.

After an epic week of online madness, the winner of our recent contest has been revealed. Check out the video of our selection process to find out if you’re the one!