Archive for March, 2014

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Leo Fernandes

The insertion of Leo Fernandes was the spark that a ignited a spirited fightback in the Union’s 2-1 loss in Columbus.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: Tacony tops Hibs in American Cup semi, local cup and league play

One hundred years ago in Philly soccer history, Tacony defeated Hibernian in the American Cup semis and Philly’s run in the first Open Cup came to an end.

Daily news roundups

Recaps and reaction to loss in Columbus, Ribeiro & Marquez play in HCI preseasoner, more

Recaps from Saturday’s loss. Pedro Ribeiro and Richie Marquez play in City Islanders preseason win. MLS results. FIFA blows it again. More news.

Postgame

Postgame quotes: Crew 2-1 Union

Postgame quotes from John Hackworth, Brian Carroll, and Le Fernandes after the Union’s 2-1 road loss to Columbus.

Union match reports

Match Report: Columbus Crew 2-1 Philadelphia Union

Leo Fernandes’ second half goal, his first in MLS, would not be enough to overcome Bernardo Anor’s two first half goals for the Crew.

Week in Tweets

The Week in Tweets

Pre and post home opener tweets, Sheanon’s birthday and Jack can’t change a tire. It’s The Week in Tweets.

Daily news roundups

Crew previews, Fred signed, Unioners on HCI roster, more

Previews of Saturday’s game in Columbus. Carroll looking forward to facing former club. Depth. Union’s McLaughlin and Hernandez on City Islanders roster. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, March 21-March 27

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio. This week includes Union in Columbus, El Clásico, and the Manchester derby.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Columbus Crew

Columbus waltzed through DC United in Week 1. Can the Union midfield replicate their performance against Portland and take down the Crew?

Analysis

Spotlight: Leo Fernandes

Against New England, Leo Fernandes made sure the league knew the 2014 Philadelphia Union is for real, and has depth.