Downingtown's Jeff Parke Long Road To USMNT Call | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/16/2012
From a best defender of the first decade of 21st century with New York, to suspension and unable
to get a job to Seattle Sounder regular Parke is no on the verge of his dream
On June 9, 1916, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported, "Word was received in this city yesterday
that all arrangements had been completed for an All-American soccer team to tour Sweden and Norway
in July. The Sweden Football Association, through its secretary, C.L. Kornerup, has cabled a
guarantee of $4000 to cover the expenses of the trip.
By 1916, exhibition soccer games on Christmas Day were a Philadelphia tradition that dated back
at least to the inaugural season of the city's first organized league, the Pennsylvania Football
Union, in 1889. As was the case then, the exhibition game in 1916 took place at the grounds of one
of Philadelphia's professional baseball teams, this time at the Phillies Ball Park.
The Philly Soccer Page " Lineup breakdown: Union mid vs Dynamo mid
Our break down of the Philadelphia Union/Houston Dynamo playoff matchup continues. PSP's roving
correspondent Adam Cann lays out the big questions and Eli Pearlman-Storch answers them. Today's
topic, the Dynamo midfield versus the Union midfield.
Union opens playoffs against Houston | Philadelphia Daily News | 10/24/2011
The Union will host the Houston Dynamo on Sunday in its first-ever Major League Soccer playoff
appearance.
The Philly Soccer Page " Player ratings and analysis: Red Bulls 1-0 Union
It was an embarrassing loss.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match Report: Union 0-1 Red Bulls
While that tally was enough to earn all three points, New York squandered a number of gilt-edged
chances to put themselves out of reach, allowing the Union to stay in the match.
Well Then,.....That Was.....Yeah.....Not Good... " Unholy Union – The fan blog for Phi.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match preview: Union at Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls need to win on Thursday. They need it really bad.
New York Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union Preview - Once A Metro
Today is very much the day. The New York Red Bulls play the evil Philadelphia Union tonight at
Red Bull Arena in a match that could well decide whether we see any more Red Bulls football in
2011.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match preview: Union vs Toronto FC
Radio: I can do play by play and commentary at the same time. Adam Caan is a Swiss announcer
with a respected neutral call, while Adam Kahn is an excitable German with a penchant for stretched
metaphor.
Toronto and NJPC | Union Dues
Seattle was a resounding success and the Union are now sitting top of the table once more.
The Philly Soccer Page " KYW Philly Soccer Show: Kasey Keller
An American soccer legend is the guest this week as the KYW Philly Soccer Show is joined by Seattle
Sounders goalkeeper Kasey Keller. The Washington State native had a long career in Europe and with
the USMNT before returning to MLS to play in his home town.
Sounders May Not Want To Talk Treble, But Why Shouldn't We? - Sounder At Heart
Even if the Galaxy are only able to get a point out of those two matches, the Sounders would
still have to be perfect in their remaining three. Saturday, they play the Philadelphia Union at
home. The Union still have a lot to play for as they could finish anywhere from atop the Eastern
Conference to out of the playoffs.
The Philly Soccer Page " The Union watch US Open Cup final with interest
Peter Nowak may be rooting for the Chicago Fire to get their fifth US Open Cup title (10pm, Fox
Soccer), but the rest of the Union might want to pull for Seattle.
RESULTS -Who Gets Left Unprotected? | Union Dues
I am pretty sure that number 1 is no surprise, Stefani Miglioranzi (91) followed very closely by
Juan Diego Gonzalez (88).
Back to the DRAWing board " Unholy Union – The fan blog for Phi. Union
Philadelphia's recent visit to Kansas City has ended, once again, in a 1-1 tie. This wasn't a weak
tie like earlier in the year, as KC was a real formidable attacking opponent, and both teams had a
decent amount of chances.
Match recaps from last night's game:
- Philly Soccer Page
- Philadelphia Daily News
- Philadelphia Inquirer
- Kansas City Star
- MLSSoccer.com
- Associated Press
Kansas City players are disappointed with the draw.
MLSSoccer.com says MacMath shined in goal.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match preview: Union at Kansas City
Aurelien Collin bobble head night is a big event in Kansas City, so make sure you are one of the
first 10,000 to arrive at Livestrong Park on Friday. And while Collin is collecting his tenth
yellow card of the season, you can get a yellow Livestrong bracelet at any entrance.
Featured image: Michael Long
On Thursday, an emotional Shane Victorino was the distinguished guest at the re-opening ceremony
for the Nicetown Boys & Girls Club, now officially called the Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys & Girls
Club in honor of the financial contributions the Phillies centerfielder made toward the facility's
renovation.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match report: Union 1-0 Crew
On a chilly night in Chester against a listless first place Columbus Crew team, a goal from the
resurgent Sebastien Le Toux was all the Philadelphia Union needed to earn their first victory since
July 17 with a 1-0 scoreline.
Rookie makes memorable debut in Union win - delcotimes.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match Report: Philadelphia Union 0 – 0 Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers came into Chester and ground out a 0-0 draw with a frustrated Philadelphia
Union team on Saturday night.
All Bark, No Bite verses Timbers | Union Dues
There are just no words for how I am feeling about this team and this match.
The Philly Soccer Page » Analysis and player ratings: Union 4-4 Revolution
As far as first starts go it was not what Zac MacMath would have wanted, but it was certainly not a
contest he will forget anytime soon. The rookie goalkeeper will fondly remember the night the Union
stormed back from 4-1 down in the second half to earn a gritty point.
The Philly Soccer Page " KYW Philly Soccer Show: Union fight back
This week's KYW Philly Soccer Show podcast comes on the heels of Wednesday's 4–4 comeback
thriller at PPL Park. The Union, facing a 4–1 deficit at halftime, rallied to earn a 4–4 draw
against the New England Revolution. The Philadelphia team was powered by two goals from Sebastian
Le Toux, who has three tallies in the last two games.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match Report: Union 4-4 Revolution
New England Manager Steve Nicol put it best: "Both teams were as bad defensively as each
other."
Le Toux helps Union rally for tie | Philadelphia Daily News | 09/08/2011
NO ONE has questioned his drive and intensity.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match report: RSL 2-1 Union
Two goals in the first 26 minutes from Real Salt Lake sealed a home win over the Philadelphia
Union at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday night.
Union falls to Real Salt Lake, 2-1 | Philadelphia Inquirer | 09/03/2011
SANDY, Utah - If the Union were going to turn things around in time to break into the Major
League Soccer playoffs, Saturday night would have been a good moment.
Call-ups, injuries still hurting RSL, but the end is in sight | MLSsoccer.com
Grabavoy may return for Salt Lake vs. Philly, Wingert, Morales close.
Real Salt Lake will be shorthanded tonight against Philadelphia Union | Deseret News
SANDY - This weekend Major League Soccer is doing something fans have been begging for for years -
it's shutting things down so MLS teams
Seven Hot Matches | Philadelphia Inquirer | 09/02/2011
Bulgaria vs.
The Philly Soccer Page " Final report: WNY Flash 1 – 1 Independence (5-4 in PKs)
In a game worthy of a championship, the Western New York Flash defeated the Philadelphia
Independence in a shootout 5-4 after the teams ended 120 minutes of soccer tied at one.
For Union, it's time to get the point(s) - delcotimes.
Independence will try to contain Marta in title game | Philadelphia Daily News | 08/26/2011
IN THE WORLD of Women's Professional Soccer, she's unavoidable.
City Islanders vs. Union friendly match coverage ***Updated 8/25*** | PennLive.com
The end result was a come from behind 5-3 victory for the Union.
The Philly Soccer Page " Sunday morning manager: Crew 2-1 Union
Is it time to bid adieu to the diamond midfield, or are the Union's problems with shape and
possession a personnel instead of a tactical issue?
The Philly Soccer Page " Philadelphia 2-0 magicJack in photos
A bigger stage awaits.
We're only about 36 hours from the Union kicking off in Columbus against the Crew (8:00 PM
Eastern, The Comcast Network) in a matchup of the two top teams in Major League Soccer's Eastern
Conference. We'll have our preview up later today, but this one's going to be a big deal. Today's
open thread for all things Union and MLS.
The Philly Soccer Page " Player Ratings and Analysis: Union 2-2 Dallas
As with all seasons, we must learn to take the bad with the good. The downs with the ups. The
late losses with the late wi... ties.
Adu plays 'reckless' in Union debut | Philadelphia Daily News | 08/15/2011
SEBASTIEN LE TOUX scored two goals on penalty kicks in the Union's 2-2 tie with FC Dallas on
Saturday night at PPL Park.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match report: Union 2-2 FC Dallas
If you are looking for a Freddy Adu report, you have come to the wrong place.
Fans New and Old, James van Riemsdyk, Excited to See Freddy Adu and the Union in Action
A look at Freddy Adu's first match with the Union, his potential impact on and off the field,
and Union fan James van Riemsdyk's perspectives on soccer and his own new teammates.
STARTERSFrom Twitter this morning: "Stay tuned" - Freddy Adu
And a few hours later we hear this from the rumor mill - Freddy Adu signing with Philadelphia
Union. Reunites with coach he should have listened to a lot more way back when - Peter Nowak!
The story is that MLS signed him and Chivas USA had the first selection to pick him, and as with
Benny Feilhaber, they passed.
We're mere hours away from first kick of the Union's match against the Dynamo (8:00 PM, 6abc),
so let's take a look at what is being said ahead of tonight. (And if you're not going down to PPL
Park tonight, hope you can join us for our gamethread!) Today's open discussion thread for all
things Union and MLS.
The Philadelphia Union announced on Friday that they have secured the rights to Colombian
centerback Carlos Valdes.
Valdes had joined the Union on loan from Independiente Santa Fe of the Colombian First Division
in January.
The Union also announced that the Carlos Ruiz move to second division Mexican side Tiburones
Rojos de Veracruz was now official.
Union
Who will soon be leaving the Union? In a story that is otherwise a yawner—now that he's
actually gone, the Philadelphia Inquirer's Marc Narducci offers some criticism of Carlos Ruiz and
says the Union are better off without him—is included a piece of very big news for Union fans.
Describing the efforts the Union have underway to acquire a "young international striker" in the
summer transfer window, a source tells Narducci that the Union "will make another move with one of
their own players.
After a several-month-long transfer saga linking Guatemalan striker Carlos Ruiz to Mexican club
Veracruz, Kerith Gabriel of the Daily News is reporting that a deal has finally gone through
to sell "El Pescadito" to the Tiburones Rojos from the Philadelphia Union.
Despite rumors about Ruiz's future appearing almost exclusively here on the Brotherly Game for
months, Ruiz came out three weeks ago and publicly denied the stories to Gabriel in a press
conference.
Will someone please tell me how that happened? I'm pretty sure Danny Califf's fifth-minute goal
in Houston was like last week...but apparently it was some five and a half months ago. Time flies
when you're having fun/winning, I guess? Today's open discussion thread for all things Union and
MLS.
Union not done shopping Ruiz [Philadelphia Inquirer Sports] - The Inquirer cites a source
that the sale of Ruiz's rights is "part of multiple moves" the team is "about to make".
The Philly Soccer Page " 2011 MLS All-Star game in photos
PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz was on hand to capture the action of 2011 MLS All-Star game at
Red Bull Arena.
Colombia Stars shine in MLS | Infosurhoy
(Article is in Spanish) "Thirteen of the teams are now in bankruptcy," said Diego Gutierrez,
head of recruiting and developing players in the Philadelphia Union, the American newspaper The
Oregonian .
Video: Philadelphia Union-Real Madrid postgame analysis | The Goalkeeper | 07/24/2011
After the Union's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid finished up, I got together with The Inquirer's Marc
Narducci to discuss what the game meant for the Union, and on a wider scale for soccer fans in
Philadelphia.
Union's valiant effort falls short vs.
The Philly Soccer Page " Septa info for Real Madrid game, more news
A reader got in touch with us yesterday to say he had called the Wells Fargo Center and was told
their lots "will ‘definitely' be open by noon.
The Morning DOOP: Real Madrid Edition | Union Dues
*Sniff* *Sniff* Mmmmm, do you smell that?
McCAFFERY: Friendlies offer Union a glimpse at greatness - delcotimes.com
I... I don't even... Ugh.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match report: Union 1-0 Everton
Everton FC traveled all the way from Liverpool to sleepwalk through a friendly against the
Philadelphia Union Wednesday night.
Marc Narducci reports in the Philadelphia Inquirer that Tim Howard will not be with Everton when
the club plays the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.
Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz said, "We're really surprised. One of the reasons we entertained
Everton's phone call was because of Tim Howard and we were under the impression Tim Howard was
playing.
