[SCOREBOARD] The Los Angeles Galaxy clinched the 2011 Supporters’ Shield as the regular-season champion when the SeatleSounders fell, 2-0, at home to the Philadelphia Union. The win moved the Union into first in the Eastern Conference with a two-point lead over Sporting Kansas City with two games to play. For all theaction … WEEK 30 […]
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Rosales rates narrow edge as top Newcomer
[MLS AWARDS FINAL FIVE] MLS did itself a great service by adding the Newcomer of the Year Award in 2007. It properly showcases the best moves made by teamsadding experienced players from sources as diverse as foreign leagues and the lower echelons of the domestic game. Some big-name Americans came to MLS in 2011, most […]
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Eastern battle, Texas showdown highlight crunch weekend
A weekend of important MLS matches is highlighted by Portland’s visit to Red Bull Arena, with the Timbers holding a one-point lead in the race for the finalplayoff spot, an Eastern Conference cage match between Sporting Kansas City and Philadelphia, and an in-state showdown between FC Dallas and Houston. It can be said that there […]
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Philly signs Brit defender from USL
[MLS] Following a three-week trial that included appearances in Reserve League matches, English defender Joe Tait has been signed by thePhiladelphia Union. Tait, 21, was acquired from Dayton of the USL Professional Division. Terms were not disclosed officially though reports have pegged his salary at the league minimum ($42,000). He played centerback for the Union […]
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MLS this week …
[DATEBOOK] The struggling Philadelphia Union, winless in its last six games (0-3-3), will return to action Wednesdaywhen it faces the New England Revolution. The Union will have rookie Zac MacMath in goal following the injury to captain and star goalie Faryd Mondragon, who says he’ll be sidelined 2-4 weeks. All 18 MLS teams will resume […]
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Adu set be reunited with Nowak at Philadelphia
Freddy Adu didn’t suit up for Wednesday’s USA-Mexico friendly, but he should be seeing plenty of action soon in Philadelphia. According tomultiple sources, the press conference the Philadelphia Union called for Friday is to announce the acquisition of the 22-year-old Adu that will reunite him with Union coach Peter Nowak, his coach with D.C. United […]
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Philly erases stigma of rough expansion year
[MLS SPOTLIGHT] The Union is taking the week off from league play; after beating Everton, 1-0, Wednesday it hosts Real Madrid Saturday. Whether or not it keepsthe Eastern Conference lead over the weekend it has transformed itself from a struggling expansion team into a solid contender. To assess the dramatic improvement of the Philadelphia Unionthis […]
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MLS this weekend …
[SCOREBOARD] The Philadelphia Union took over sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference with a 3-2 winover Chivas USA on Danny Mwanga‘s late goal. Alvaro Saborio broke out of a season-long slump with two goals in Real SaltLake’s 3-1 win over Toronto FC. Surging Sporting Kansas City (10 points in its last four […]
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Without playmakers, FCD and RSL tighten up their defense
[MLS SPOTLIGHT] Injuries that have sidelined two of the best attackers in MLS have affected the game beyond the scope of league competition, as evidenced by the0-0 tie played by FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake Sunday night. A weather delay of nearly two hours, called in the 83rd minute at Pizza Hut Park, further […]
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Philly moves league match to host Real Madrid
[DATEBOOK] A third game has been added to Real Madrid’s tour of North America this summer. Philadelphia and Seattle have agreed to move their July 23league match against Seattle to Oct. 8, which opens up the date for the Union to play Real Madrid at Lincoln Financial Field at 9 p.m. ET. The game is […]