Saturday Afternoon Union Freekicks: Off To San Jose

The Philly Soccer Page » Allocation money is… what?
The Philadelphia Union have been very good defensively. But their success has masked a real lack of proven depth on the back line. Both Farfan brothers and Keon Daniel have deputized on the outside while Sheanon Williams had to slide into the middle when Califf couldn’t go in Portland.

Bagels and Lox for Everyone « Union City Blue

The Philadelphia Union announced yesterday that they have traded starting left back Jordan Harvey to the Vancouver Whitecaps for a box of smoked salmon, a scrimshaw whale’s tooth and a First Nations’ ceremonial eagle feather.  In MLS’s world of cryptic parlance and partial disclosure, this is also known as “allocation money.” When I first read this shocking and unexpected development, you could have knocked me down with, well, a feather.

Bye Bye, Harvey | Union Dues

So I was going to write about the upcoming San Jose match, but the Mind of The Nowak made that impossible.

Linc to host U.S.-Mexico soccer in rematch of Gold Cup final | Philadelphia Daily News | 07/09/2011

The U.S. men's national soccer team will get a chance at redemption from its demoralizing, 4-2 loss to Mexico in last month's Gold Cup final – here in Philadelphia.

VITO: Could the stars align for Union’s brightest? – delcotimes.com

Faryd Mondragon dressed deliberately slowly at his locker last Saturday. He was enjoying the moment.

The Philly Soccer Page » US Men to play Mexico at the Linc on Aug. 10

The U.S. Men’s National team will come to Philadelphia to play a friendly against Mexico on August 10th.

The Philly Soccer Page » Jordan Harvey talks to PSP after trade

Shortly after the trade of fan favorite Jordan Harvey was announced, PSP got in touch and interviewed him about the move.

Can Union turn around their West Coast woes? | CSN Philly
CHESTER, Pa. — The West Coast hasn’t exactly been kind to the Union. With an 0-3 road record on the sunny side of the country in 2011, the Union have had their share of underwhelming performances, the latest coming in a 1-0 loss to the lowly Vancouver Whitecaps on June 18. 

Union name Beth Stefanacci 2011 Community MVP | Philadelphia Union
NEW YORK (July 8, 2011) – For her tireless efforts with the Go4theGoal organization, Beth Stefanacci has been named the Philadelphia Union’s Community MVP. After facing the tragic news that her eldest son, Richard, was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer known as Ewing’s Sarcoma, Stefanacci began Go4theGoal in order to help researching a cure for the disease as well as to directly aid those affected by it.

PBPP: Harvey trade overshadows Saturday game vs. San Jose | Philadelphia Union

Harvey had started every game but one (suspension) for a team that has been among the top three defensive teams since the 2011 season began. The 27-year-old is a good pickup for Vancouver, especially without giving up a player of their own.

Scouting Report: Mercurial Earthquakes without Lenhart, Convey | Philadelphia Union

Back in April, the San Jose Earthquakes came to PPL Park at the very bottom of the table in the Western Conference.