Sebastien Le Toux and Kyle Nakazawa were seen as the two major free kick takers on the
Philadelphia Union through the team's first two seasons of existence.
For Le Toux it was because of his massive number of free kicks, coupled with a perceived high
failure rate on them. Nakazawa's status as a free kick taker came from a mystique that he developed
among the Union's fan base from great technique.
Los Tiburones Rojos hasta el momento también
están decepcionando, están jugando por debajo del mÃnimo requerido para calificar y parece que
tardarán cuando menos otro año más en volver a la primera división como varios que se
estancaron y no pueden volver, como León, Dorados,
Correcaminos, el desaparecido Indios que ya no volvió y
últimamente Necaxa.
Photo: Daniel Gajdamowicz
With the signing of Lionard Pajoy, the Union may just be nearing the end of their offseason
transactions (at least for outfield players). In a set of three installments, PSP's Eli
Pearlman-Storch outlines the most likely formations for the Union in 2012 and how the roster, as
currently composed, is suited to play in each.
In which we address the pre-pubescent new roster, and try to see things from where our beleaguered
coach stands.
Photo: Paul Rudderow
Following last week's discussion of the merits of the 4-3-3, PSP's Eli Pearlman-Storch
outlines the traditional 4–4–2 as it would work for the Union in 2012 in the second of a
three-part series.
With the continuing turnover in the roster, the 2012 Philadelphia Union must find consistency on
the pitch in order to prove that last year's playoff appearance was no fluke.
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.
Ah, awards season. The Golden Globes! The Grammys! The Oscars! The Unis!
Yes, it's the Unis. So don your powder blue tuxes while I, Mr. Tim Carr, the host and award
presenter, do a cheesy lounge musical medley of "I'm looking over a four leaf clover," "Union Man,"
and "Doop," then hand out arguably the most important trophies on Earth: the Unis.
