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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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.
Read MorePhiladelphia Union Beat Third-Place Toronto FC
by Purnell T. Cropper on July 18, 2010 | 13 CommentsThe Philadelphia Union reasserted its home field dominance on Saturday, topping Toronto FC, 2-1, at PPL Park, behind a goal and assist by Sebastien Le Toux. The Blue and Gold bounced back after a heart-wrenching home loss to the San Jose Earthquakes last week and ended third-place TFC’s eight game unbeaten streak. Philly Union Talk was at the game in full force, downing beer on…
Read MoreA Feel Good Affair
by Brett Bregman on June 28, 2010 | 5 CommentsPhoto: Philadelphiaunion.com The Philadelphia Union opened up PPL Park in true Philly style with a Rocky Balboa-like performance. They absorbed an early sucker punch and countered in the late rounds with a flurry. This is a new franchise with a brand new stadium. We are all new to this thing. There are going to be some mess ups – both on and off the field. We are…
Read MoreUnwatchable Game in Kansas City
by Brett Bregman on June 11, 2010 | 6 CommentsI have watched a lot of soccer games in my time. I have sat and watched games on GOL TV from the Columbian League. I love early FA Cup ties featuring two teams from England’s third division. I’ll confess, I have even watched a WPS game this year involving Heather Mitts and The Philadelphia Independence. The truth is I would probably have no problem watching a…
Read MoreGame Preview: Union Vs KC Wizards
by Brett Bregman on June 9, 2010 | 3 CommentsAlright, here we go. Here is one we can win. This is a game in which we really have a shot at coming home with all three points. There is a little break in MLS action for the World Cup, and it would be huge for the Union to head into the two week break and the opening of PPL Park with a feel good away win….
Read MoreUnion Stat Leaders
by Jim Burrows on May 12, 2010 | Add A CommentPhoto By posparts Heading into the 7th Regular Season game for the Philadelphia Union, here’s how our team stacks up in various statistical categories. See what stories the numbers tell: RECORD: 1-5-0 (3) MINUTES PER GAME 1. Chris Seitz – 90 2. Michael Orozco – 90 3. Cristian Arrieta – 90 4. Fred – 90 5. Alejandro Moreno 89.8 GOALS 1. Sebastien Le Toux – 4…
Read MoreWin, Lose or Draw?
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Read MoreA Look Ahead: Union vs Galaxy
by Jim Burrows on April 27, 2010 | Add A CommentPhoto By Shady_sp As you may have heard, the Philadelphia Union’s next MLS Regular Season game vs the Los Angeles Galaxy will not feature David Beckham. Beckham, who ruptured his achilles last month while playing on loan to AC Milan, was hoping to be back playing for the Galaxy by now, but further complications have kept him on the sidelines. According to the surgeon who…
Read MoreThe Good, The Bad & The Ugly
by Jim Burrows on April 16, 2010 | Add A Commentby oldwestfestival The Good: Although the Philadelphia Union leaves Toronto with zero points, we can come out of the loss with a better understanding of our team. When our team is at full strength, our midfield takes over the game. For a new team, our midfielders are really in synch with the rest of the team, and sustain a good amount of attack time in…
Read MoreCaptain O’ Captain.
by Brett Bregman on April 16, 2010 | 5 CommentsDear Danny, That thing around your arm- it’s an armband. It’s signals that you are the Captain of this ship. As Captain we expect certain things from you. This is not the New York Yankees, so we do not expect you to cut your hair, but we do expect you to keep a cool head for 90 mins. We do not expect you to throw…
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