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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The Article in Which We Compare Soccer Games to Mixtapes
by Purnell T. Cropper on June 13, 2011 | 6 CommentsA 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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CyberShotz: Deconstructing Seattle, Feilhaber, & then some…
by Conor O'Grady on April 19, 2011 | 1 CommentReactions to the almost-win against Seattle, an exploration of Chester’s vibrant culinary scene, and Feilhaber-related rantings. It’s CyberShotz!
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MatchDay: Union vs. LA Galaxy
by Conor O'Grady on March 31, 2011 | 3 CommentsSaturday, the U travel to sunny California to take on a real team for once. Let’s take a look at what it’s gonna take for them to come home with another W in the bag. Plus, Paul weighs in on the odds of that happening.
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Win A Union Jacket from Philly Union Talk!
by Conor O'Grady on March 26, 2011 | Add A CommentIntroducing the 2011 Philly Union Talk 2.0 Inaugural Contest-o-rama-thon! You know what’s even better than Union gear? Free Union gear.
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CyberShotz: Gearing Up
by Conor O'Grady on March 14, 2011 | 4 CommentsI can feel it, comin’ in the air tonight. Philly and her hinterlands are gearing up for Season ZOLO: Part II-The Revenge. All you need to know (and several things you don’t) on this week’s edition of CyberShotz!
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Welcome to the New Philly Union Talk
by Conor O'Grady on February 28, 2011 | 7 CommentsAn introduction to the new and improved PUT, highlighting our updated features and generally getting you in the mood to U. Yep, that’s a verb now.
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Poll: MLS Playoffs
by Conor O'Grady on February 26, 2011 | 5 CommentsGive us your feelings on the new 10-team playoff system, Wild Cards and all. It may affect Don Garber’s decisions.
Read MoreThe Branding of MLS
by Mack Lloyd on February 9, 2011 | 5 CommentsBranding: the 21st-century practice of applying marketing principles to every aspect of life and self. The recent condescension floated across the Atlantic to MLS fans by GQ (UK edition) painfully reminds us of our continuing place at the kid’s table of world soccer perception. New contributor Mack Lloyd looks at the American league through Don Draper-colored glasses- [ed.] American Perceptions When I ask friends of mine who are…
Read More5 Things We Want “More” Of in 2011
by Mack Lloyd on January 25, 2011 | 2 Comments2010 gave Union fans alot, especially that whole “existence of the team” thing. But like potato chips or crystal meth, it can never be enough. Here we take a look at what one fan and contributor wants more of. Feel free to add to the wish list- [ed.] More Defense The Achilles heel of the team of 2010? The statistics don’t lie. Although Danny Califf’s signing was originally…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the Union Jersey
by Conor O'Grady on January 18, 2011 | 10 CommentsDear Union Jersey, What’s the matter? What do you mean you’re not coming out of your room? Of course you’re beautiful- you’re the best-looking shirt in MLS. You’re patriotic and original, your color scheme is lovely. You look aggressive and professional. Oh- something’s changed, you say? You feel…different? Wait a minute- I think I know what you’re talking about. You’re at that age, and you’ve…
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