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 PUT World Cup Awards
by Conor O'Grady on July 15, 2010 | 1 CommentLadies and gentleman, the 2010 World Cup is over. The dust has settled, the pitches are barren, and the vuvuzelas are silent (thankfully). Now is the time to look back and reflect on the most significant aspects of the planet’s ultimate event. With that, we present to you the 2010 Philly Union Talk World Cup Awards! None of the honorees were able to attend, or…
Read MoreDonovan Can Have the Headlines, Bradley Just Wants the Ball
by Purnell T. Cropper on June 24, 2010 | 1 CommentMichael Bradley, whose play and decision making was erratic during qualifying, was my pick for man of the match on Wednesday, when the U.S. netted a 1-0 win against Algeria. He did everything one could possibly ask of a box-to-box middy. He confidently guided his team down field, controlling the pace of the game and almost always providing an easy outlet for teammates. (When you…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to France
by Conor O'Grady on June 22, 2010 | 1 CommentDear France, Sweet, sweet France. Just so you know, I had your back for years. I never ONCE called them freedom fries or freedom-kissed my wife. And of course, thank you ever so much for Le Toux. He’s a keeper, like Gerard Depardieu, only he doesn’t suck. But you knew you had this coming. You knew the moment a certain Frenchman, let’s call him…Henry…stuck his…
Read MorePoll: The Vuvuzela
by Conor O'Grady on June 15, 2010 | 6 CommentsYou knew it was coming. We want to know where PUT readers stand on the South Africa fans’ official mating call, the Vuvuzela. You’ve watched enough World Cup games to know how you feel by now. But before you make your decision, take a moment to educate yourself on the history of the iconic instrument. According to some shit a guy on Wikipedia probably made up,…
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