Archive for July, 2010

Daily news roundups

MLS forgets the Union label, Le Toux MVP talk & more

MLS forgets to put the Union crest on the All-Star game Penant, Le Toux for mid-season MVP, Beckham to West Ham rumors, Landon Donovan’s great new commercial, and troubles for WPS.

Culture / Fan Culture / Featured

Seeing red over not seeing yellow and green

Brion Shreffler examines the issue of dubious censorship undertaken by staff members at The Linc for last Wednesday’s Union v Man United match. At issue is the refusal to admit anyone displaying signs of protest against United’s current ownership.

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Independence wallop Sky Blue

The Independence sent Sky Blue FC on their way home blank and blue after a decisive 4-1 victory at John A Farrell Stadium in West Chester. Amy Rodriguez scored twice and Caroline Seger had three assists.

Featured / Local

FC Delco falls to Crew Juniors

The FC Delco Hammerheads lost the US Youth Soccer Under 19 National Championship final Saturday night in a hard fought contest with Ohio Crew Juniors. The Crew Juniors became the first MLS youth academy team to win the James P. McGuire Cup.

Culture / Fan Culture / Union

The devil and the Union-Man U divide

Brion sounds off on the devil, the Union, Manchester United, and the difference between them and their young stars, with a good dose of beer thrown in.

Harrisburg City Islanders / Local / US Open Cup / USL

Isles out of Open Cup, Ready for Battery, Union

The City Islanders look forward to a league match against Charleston Battery and a friendly with the Union after being knocked out of the US Open Cup.

Daily news roundups

FC Delco in National Championship Final & more news

FC Delco in U-19 National Championship Final that will be live on FSC, More on “Chacho” Coudet signing, Union Jack on loan to Harrisburg, Convey on All-Star team, MLS ranked 88th in the world, fallout from juvenile cheer, this weekend’s Footy on the Telly™ and more news to chew on.

Featured / Union

Eduardo Coudet signs with Philadelphia Union

The Union made it official today by signing the 35-year-old Argentinean midfielder, who has impressed in two international friendlies. Also, we have a bit of info on the latest mystery trialist, Martin Rivas.

Union / Union match reports

Another look: Union v United wrap

More summary and a closer look at the Union v Manchester United match

World Cup - International

Defending the Dutch

Sometimes football is all about results. In the World Cup Final or in league matches, sometimes the only way to get those results is to play ugly.