The Article in Which We Compare Soccer Games to Mixtapes
A strong first half and a frustrating second defined what should've been another win, as the Blue and Gold snatched a single point from RSL. Purnell breaks it down.
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Houston v. Philadelphia Game Preview
by Bill on May 27, 2010 | 2 CommentsThis Saturday, the Union should focus on one thing and one thing only: momentum. That’s the name of the game. Our squad is coming off of a hard fought tie against a tough FC Dallas team and needs to build on that momentum. If I were in Coach Nowak’s shoes this week, I would be sticking to the momentum narrative and keep my team focused on playing hard….
Read MoreMy Main Man Mwanga!!
by Brett Bregman on May 15, 2010 | 2 CommentsMy main man Mwanga smashed, and I mean smashed, the equalizer in with almost the last kick of the game. If he had not, it would have been another sickening defeat. Once again the Union outplayed their opponent, but this week they actually have something to show for it: a precious point. Wins are better than draws, but this draw felt like a win. The Eastern Conference of MLS…
Read MoreThe Bright Spot: Jack McInerney
by Conor O'Grady on May 4, 2010 | 4 CommentsLet’s take a moment to appreciate the bright side of Saturday’s shock-to-no-one loss to the LA Galaxy. You may have sworn that if you hear one more writer praise the Union’s “resolve” after another loss, you’re gonna punch the nearest Girl Scout. But the resolve in this case actually led to something both impressive and more substantive: an important goal. What makes our lone goal so special is twofold. …
Read MoreRecap: Union vs. Galaxy
by Bill on May 2, 2010 | 2 CommentsIf there is one positive thing we can take from Saturday’s loss, it’s that at least the Galaxy did not lure us into thinking, even for a moment, that the Union had a shot. On the contrary, the Galaxy dominated every aspect of this game from start to finish. It only took 53 seconds for all pre-game hopes to be dashed and reality to set…
Read MorePreview: LA Galaxy V Philadelphia Union
by Brett Bregman on April 30, 2010 | 1 CommentPhiladelphia Union @ LA Galaxy 10:30 pm Home Depot Center – Carson, California The LA Galaxy are the best team in the MLS right now, and the stats back that up. The Galaxy have given up the fewest amount of goals per game. They are conceding at a rate of less than one goal per game (0.20 goals per). LA also has THE in form striker of…
Read MoreEnough Already
by Bill on April 29, 2010 | 7 CommentsThree Rules All Self Respecting Men Should Follow Your drink order should never exceed 2 ingredients (unless on vacation-in that case drink all the bay breezes your heart desires) You should never order a steak well-done (manliness is inversely related to how cooked your steak is) Do not speak in pseudo-manly clichés I put number three on there specifically for our esteemed Coach. Is anyone…
Read MoreArgentine Box Sprints
by Brett Bregman on April 28, 2010 | 3 CommentsHere’s a story I love. A buddy of mine was one of the 14 away fans at the NY game last night; he called me up this morning with some breaking news. According to him, in a move more prevalent in youth soccer than the professional ranks, Coach Nowak decided to make the Union players run Argentine Box Sprints after the game, publicly humiliating the players. When asked…
Read MoreRecap: Union vs. Red Bulls (USOC)
by Brett Bregman on April 27, 2010 | 7 CommentsThe US Open Cup: it means nothing. That’s exactly the reason the Red Bulls only started one player from their starting 11 on Saturday. The Union decided to rest Le Toux, Moreno, and Fred. However, Philly’s line up still featured a bunch of regulars. Right from the start, though, the Union struggled to contain the NY’s second choice players. This is a bit worrying. The first half was probably…
Read MoreCrucial Issues: What the Union Needs to Address For NY
by Bill on April 22, 2010 | Add A CommentWith their regular season record now standing at 1-2, the Union are at a crossroads in their young season. A win will move them to a .500 record and within striking distance in the East, but a loss will drop them to the bottom of the table. For a young team still searching for their identity, it is crucial to stay in the hunt during…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to Chris Seitz
by Conor O'Grady on April 21, 2010 | 4 CommentsDear Chris, Rough month? Yeah, we heard. Turns out one thing fans look for vis-à-vis goalkeeping is not letting the ball get by when you can help it. Real deal-breaker there. But don’t get me wrong, Seitzy; it’s that last part that’s important-when you can help it. Truth is, I don’t think anybody thinks of you as a bad goalie. We’ve seen you stop the…
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