It's that time of year again, Union fans. As of now, our controversial roster is pretty much what it's gonna be. Following an offseason of unusual turnover, heart-rending surprises, vicious debate, and a deluge of tweets fit for no man's daughters, we've got ourselves a team. For better or worse, Union 3.

In which we address the pre-pubescent new roster, and try to see things from where our beleaguered coach stands.

Our 3-part series breaks down the 2012 Union roster by position. Today, the D. Tell us where we're wrong.

In which one blogger's wife probes the relationship between players and fans.

A few of the issues that gnaw at us, on the eve of season 3. How 'bout you?

Pour a sip on the concrete, and take a look back at the dearly departed.

Javi reconsiders his defense of the front office following the infamous Seba interview.

Why our new Panamanian friend can take us places we've only dreamed of. Sponsored by Rosetta Stone.

Editor's note: Today, the staff here at PUT woke from a 3 month whiskey and BIMBO brand mini Kaiser roll-induced haze to the realization that face-of-the-franchise, leading scorer and all around exception to French stereotypes Sebastien Le Toux was gone. His side of the closet was empty, his neon boots no longer by the door.

Today, everything changed. The Union traded Le Toux to the Vancouver Whitecaps, where he'll play alongside Eric Hassli. Eric FUCKING Hassli. Though also French, Hassli earned three red cards in his debut MLS season. Remember when Woody and Buzz ended up in Sid's hands?

The wins might remain elusive for just long enough to crush our dreams. Or not.

Emotions ranged last night, from despair to hope to joy to...confusion. Let's sort through our feelings together.

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.

Lost in the roller coaster ride of losing Ruiz and gaining Adu is the one offensive signing no one is quite sure what to expect from.

Have you heard? The transfer season is heating up, with a landmark deal for a relatively big-name signing. Good one, Pete.