Thursday Morning Union Freekicks: YSA, Cheesesteaks And Colombians

YSA Report – August – Episode 4 " ysareport
The August Edition of the YSA Report features panelists: Jon Marks, Nick Youngstein – Unholy Union blog, Earl "Kemosabe" Gardner – Evil Genius Producer, and as always Murph.

The Philly Soccer Page " PSP talks to Joanna Lohman

As the Independence prepare for Saturday’s WPS Final versus Western New York in Rochester, the PSP had the opportunity to catch up with midfielder Joanna Lohman. Lohman’s versatility has been on display of late, adding to coach Paul Riley’s depth by turning in strong, confident performances both on the wing and in the center of midfield. Whether they come out in their traditional 4-4-2 or move into a 4-2-3-1, Lohman has put her hand up for selection and will likely have a part to play in the Independence’s quest to win the WPS Championship.

Match Preview: Union vs. New England Revolution " Unholy Union – The fan blog for Phi. Union

Match prediction:  This match won’t get played.

The View from the Colombian Camper Outpost | Union Dues

Well, actually three Colombians. We refuse to claim Juan Diego Gonzales, so he doesn’t really count – except on the salary cap.

The Philly Soccer Page " Where the goals come from

When it comes to goals, it’s easy enough to find out who has scored them. As the season goes on, the hard part is remembering how the goals were scored. Did this goal come from open play or was it a set piece? Was that goal from a throw in or was it from a corner kick. Did he score with his head or with his feet?

The Philly Soccer Page " Where the goals come from: Union compared to the league

On Wednesday we posted an article looking at how the Union has scored its goals at home and on the road and how its opponents have scored on them. Today we take a look at how the Union scores its goals and is scored upon compared to the rest of the league.

Union tops Harrisburg in friendly | Philadelphia Daily News | 08/25/2011

BEHIND A CORPS of young talent, the Union scored five goals in a 30-minute span as it rallied to defeat its United Soccer Leagues minor league affiliate, the Harrisburg City Islanders, on the road last night, 5-3, at the Skyline Sports Complex.

TMR Episode 43 – The Midnight Ride vs The 2 Point Home Stand | American Soccer News
In this episode of The Midnight Ride Podcast, Hank is joined by a PLETHORA of guests and a mysterious echo. First, Brian O’Connell and Matty Jollie join Hank in welcoming New England Revolution Marketing Director Cathal Conlon to discuss the two games that transpired last week. Then Hank, Brian and Matty are joined by Earl Reed of MLS Talk to discuss the upcoming match against Philadelphia Union. Finally Julian Cardillo joins the team to help wrap up the show.

Kai and Rodriguez are key weapons for Independence | Philadelphia Inquirer | 08/25/2011

What was hush-hush last week is now public knowledge: Amy Rodriguez and Tasha Kai are a double threat in the Independence attack.

PBPP: Union try to recover from lost weekend | Philadelphia Union

A 2-1 road loss vs. the first-place Columbus Crew wasn’t a total disaster, until the rest of the MLS results came through on both Saturday…

Recap: Union net five in second half, top Islanders 5-3 | Philadelphia Union

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Philadelphia Union went into the halftime break down 2-0 to the Harrisburg City Islanders on Wednesday, setting up five u…