Tuesday Morning Union Freekicks: Tinkering

The Philly Soccer Page " The tinker toy lineup boost
Many Philadelphia Union fans find it maddening how Peter Nowak tinkers with lineups. Next week, it could pay off.

In Irene’s Wake | Union Dues

The Union get an unexpected by week, due to hurricane Irene. After the players and staff bail out they get an extra few days to work before heading to Rio Tinto on Sept 3rd to face Real Salt Lake. What should the Union do with the extra time? Actually the only question I can answer is, “What would I do with the extra time?”

The Philly Soccer Page " WPS Final in photos – Philadelphia falls to WNY Flash

The WPS title was at stake on Saturday in Rochester, NY.

 Wall Photos (9) | Philadelphia Union

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Blatter promises FIFA reform details in October | AP | 08/28/2011

After a year of scandal that has rocked world soccer, FIFA's president said Sunday that he will present detailed anti-corruption reforms in October.

Real Salt Lake hold on after Saborio's early goal | AP | 08/28/2011

Alvaro Saborio scored in the 10th minute and Real Salt Lake made it stand up despite playing a man down for 67 minutes in a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA on Saturday night.

Spanish soccer league locks out radio reporters | AP | 08/28/2011

The Spanish soccer league locked out radio reporters from stadiums Sunday at the start of the new season after broadcasters declined to pay a new fee worth euro15 million ($21.6 million) to transmit matches live.

United routs Arsenal 8-2, City thumps Spurs 5-1 | AP | 08/28/2011

Manchester outclassed north London in a Premier League goal frenzy Sunday, with United thrashing Arsenal 8-2 and City routing Tottenham 5-1.

Union Notebook: Missed chances, but no panic | Philadelphia Union

CHESTER, Pa. — The Philadelphia Union haven’t won in more than a month, and have slipped to fourth place in the Eastern Conference.But for Philly…

PBPP: Weekend results benefit Philadelphia in playoff hunt | Philadelphia Union

Despite not playing this weekend because of Hurricane Irene, the Philadelphia Union didn’t lose any ground in their bid to remain in conte…