Friday (And Thursday) Morning Union Freekicks: Depth, Strikers To Be Tested

Former Union Player Update: The Railhawks continue to roll; all three Strikers get the start | American Soccer News
ASN Philly tracks former Union players as they continue their careers elsewhere.

The Philly Soccer Page " Six changes towards a better, deeper US Gold Cup Squad

Another National Team tournament, another confusing set of roster decisions from Bob Bradley.

Union @ Toronto FC – Match Preview " Unholy Union – The fan blog for Phi. Union

A little afternoon delight for Union fans with the 12:30pm start, as our boys in blue (and gold stripe) head north of the border to take on a Toronto squad that has lost only once at BMO Field. About BMO Field, the match between TFC and Vancouver Whitecaps had to be postponed Wednesday night because the pitch became unplayable due to rain. The weather in Toronto is supposed to be rather pleasant for match time on Saturday, but how will the field recover in time? If nothing else, this gives rise to rampant singing of South Park’s “Blame Canada,” but I digress…

The Philly Soccer Page " Preview: Philadelphia Union at Toronto FC

On Saturday, we’ll see Philadelphia Union play a team that’s trying to play the way we thought we’d see the Union do it this year.

MLS SOCCER: Union forwards must step up in Ruiz's absence – pottsmerc.com

CHESTER — In a few days, Carlos Ruiz will turn over to a teammate the keys to the Union’s attack. The reason why, Ruiz said, is because he can be replaced.

Amid criticism, Union's Ruiz has a good week | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/27/2011

This has been a good week for Union forward Carlos Ruiz. After scoring what could arguably be the most spectacular goal in the two-year history of the franchise, Ruiz on Monday was called up to join Guatemala's national team for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament, which runs June 5-25.

Union take swagger, confidence to Toronto | Philadelphia Daily News | 05/27/2011

IT HAS BEEN hard to use the word swagger in reference to the Union, but it has recently been evident in that locker room.

Injury aside, Union's Okugo progressing quickly | Philadelphia Union

Amobi Okugo has come a long way in a year.The former UCLA star – who is expected to miss at least 2-3 weeks after sustaining a left high ankle sprai…

Union depth to be tested as midfield injuries pile up | Philadelphia Union

CHESTER, Pa. — With Brian Carroll, Amobi Okugo and Stefani Miglioranzi all on the roster, it’s fair to say the Philadelphia Union are loaded at th…

The Throw-In: MLS spreads its wings through Gold Cup | Philadelphia Union

Major League Soccer’s goal is to be the dominant league in the region, right? That’s what we hear every time an MLS team signs a big-name player…

Philadelphia defense relying on grit to achieve results | Philadelphia Union

CHESTER, Pa. — By the end of April, the Philadelphia Union had already notched four shutouts, twice as many as they had all of last season. And in…