Wednesday Morning Union Freekicks: Fanatics

Ruiz – Confession of a FANatic | Union Dues
So some Spanish language media reports that Carlos Ruiz was in Mexico. Now it is certainly no secret that I have very publicly not been a fan of the Guatemalan. So when I was reading the story something inside started to stir. My reaction to the news surprised me.

The Philly Soccer Page " Player ratings & analysis: DC 2-2 Union

Since giving up the lead in the second half against Real Salt Lake, the Philadelphia Union have found themselves ahead on the scoreboard for all of eight minutes.

At season’s midpoint, Union make the grade – delcotimes.com

Welcome to Major League Soccer’s midway point. For the guys who play in the shadows of the Commodore Barry Bridge, the first half of the season has been more than the team ever could have asked for. 

Sundhage has players singing her praises | Philadelphia Daily News | 07/06/2011
Pia Sundhage came into the first meeting with her new team, pulled out her guitar and began playing the Bob Dylan classic, "The Times They Are A-Changin'."

PBPP: Union show character in road draw at DC | Philadelphia Union
While the Philadelphia Union didn’t pick up the three points they set out to claim, the road point they did pick up said a lot about the team.

Williams named to second MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week | Philadelphia Union

DF: Sheanon Williams (Philadelphia Union) – He was still running up and down the field late in the match vs. D.C. United, taking advantage of a mismatch to serve the cross for the equalizer at RFK. One of the most attack-minded right backs in the league who is just as effective defending — none of the DC goals came from his flank.

MLS Power Rankings: Week 16 | Philadelphia Union

Peter Nowak’s left brain wants the Union to be a pragmatic, shut-it-down, 1-0-win-every-week kind of team. His right brain is still looking for playmakers, tinkering with adding more attackers, and trying to get four forwards on the field at once. If he can balance the two, the Union will win the East.

The Philly Soccer Page " Player ratings & analysis: DC 2-2 Union

Since giving up the lead in the second half against Real Salt Lake, the Philadelphia Union have found themselves ahead on the scoreboard for all of eight minutes.