September 4, 2010 WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
Union let a win slip away
CHESTER, Pa.---This is the one that could have been. It could have been the Philadelphia Union’s second straight MLS win and third overall, it could have been the team’s first regular season shutout. Instead, it was a solidly played 1-1 tie with the Kansas City Wizards.
September 4, 2010 STRONG WORDS
Nowak critical of Seitz
CHESTER, Pa---Union goalkeeper Chris Seitz has had his share of flubs and faux pas this season, and while the media and some fans have been critical, the Union coaching staff and players have largely stuck behind the 23-year-old, who was a backup with Real Salt Lake last year.
September 4, 2010 ONE THAT GOT AWAY
Union settle for 1-1 draw with Wizards
CHESTER, Pa.—After a slow start, the Philadelphia Union put together one of the most solid performances of their first MLS season on Saturday, but had to settle for a 1-1 draw with the Kansas City Wizards Saturday in front of 17,182 at PPL Park.
September 3, 2010 MOMENTUM
Union looking for third straight win Saturday at PPL Park
Coming off a pair of wins, one in MLS and one in a friendly, the Philadelphia Union are looking to continue their momentum when they host the Kansas City Wizards at PPL Park on Saturday (3:30 pm).
September 2, 2010 SAVE OF THE WEEK
Seitz stops Revs Smith in 2-1 win
Chris Setiz’ 90th minute save on a shot by New England’s Khano Smith has earned the Philly Soccer News Save of the Week for the week ending August 29.
September 1, 2010 TOO BAD IT DOESN’T COUNT
Union defeat CD Guadalajara 1-0
CHESTER, Pa.---Maybe Philadelphia Union Team Manager Peter Nowak needs to convince MLS to allow friendlies to count in the league standings. The Union pulled of their second consecutive win against a top-flight international team at PPL Park,with a 1-0 decision over Chivas de Guadalajara Wednesday night.
September 1, 2010 GOAL OF THE WEEK
Mapp gives Union a 2-1 win
Justin Mapp’s goal in stoppage time, giving the Philadlephia Union onl their second road win of the season, has been selected as the Philly Soccer News Goal of the Week for the week ending August 29.
August 31, 2010 HOSTING THE HERD
Union fine-tuning their game against Chivas on Wednesday
Philadelphia Union midfielder Roger Torres has had to sit by and watch his team struggle over the last month. But, with minutes in three of the team’s last four games, the 19 year-old Colombian is looking forward to helping the team, as it gets a break from MLS play with a Wednesday night game against Chivas de Guadalajara at 8pm at PPL Park.
August 31, 2010 PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Super-sub Mapp leads Union to 2-1 win
Justin Mapp, who set up the Philadelphia Union’s first goal then netted the game winner in stoppage time, has been named the Philly Soccer News Player of the Week for the week ending August 29.
August 31, 2010 UP FROM THE MINORS
Union signs Sheanon Williams
CHESTER, Pa.--- The Philadelphia Union have once again made use of their affiliation with the Harrisburg City Islanders with the signing of 20-year-old defender/midfielder Sheanon Williams.
August 30, 2010 ROSTER ANNOUNCED
Chivas names 23 man squad for PPL visit
CHESTER, Pa. – Chivas de Guadalajara has announced their 23-man roster for their upcoming game against Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, September 1 at PPL Park.
August 28, 2010 JUSTIN TIME
Mapp’s first goal for Union is a big one
FOXBOROUGH, Mass—The Philadelphia Union still have some fight in them, although it took an awfully long time to show it on Saturday night.
