PHOTO BY GOLDENBEARSPORTS.COMBY ADAM SERRANO
The college ranks have filled Major League Soccer with several young central defenders ripe
with potential in recent years, with the likes of Omar Gonzalez, Ike Opara and Tim Ream making the
smooth transition from college to the pros.
By IAN HOLLIDAY
The Philadelphia Union dominated early and held on late to earn their first-ever shutout
Saturday night. A 36th minute Sebastien Le Toux goal was the difference as the Union defeated the
Chicago Fire 1-0 at PPL Park.
For the Fire, now winless in five matches, the loss is another blow to the club's playoff
chances.
By IAN HOLLIDAY
The Philadelphia Union dominated early and held on late to earn the first shutout in club
history. A 36th-minute Sebastien Le Toux goal was the difference as the Union defeated the Chicago
Fire, 1-0, at PPL Park on Saturday.
For the Fire, now winless in five matches, the loss is another blow to the club's playoff
chances.
Training was definitely fiery and intense this morning as the team seems to finally realize that
it's facing the possibility of missing the playoffs for only the second time in franchise history.
A full scrimmage followed by some spirited discussion is a good sign that the team is not taking
things lightly, but the question remains whether the side can gel together in time to salvage the
season.
The finish to this match couldn't have been a more appropriate or fitting end for a team that
has piled frustration on top of frustration for the better part of the past six months. An 88th
minute deflected goal by Blaise Nkufo is probably the final nail in the coffin for any playoffs
hopes in 2010.
