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By Bob Long on May 18, 2017
Entering Wednesday’s midweek tilt against the Houston Dynamo, one could make an argument that the Union were the hottest team in the East: winners of two straight and earning seven points of a possible nine. But the Union entered the match last in the Eastern Conference, and until three matches ago, did not even have […]
Posted in MLS | Tagged Chris Pontius, CJ Sapong, Earnie Stewart, Fafa Picault, Houston Dynamo, Ilsinho, Jim Curtin, Keegan Rosenberry, MLS, Philadelphia Union, Ray Gaddis, Talen Energy Stadium |
By Bob Long on April 15, 2017
Vuvu Soccer was live from Fado Philly, discussing the recent Union struggles as they are winless in the first six matches of the season. We play video commentary from Jim Curtin, Andre Blake, and Keegan Rosenberry, as well as commentary from David Villa after his candidate for “goal of the year” against Philadelphia, as well […]
Posted in Featured, MLS, World Soccer | Tagged Andre Blake, David Villa, Earnie Stewart, Jay Sugarman, Jim Curtin, Keegan Rosenberry, NYCFC, Philadelphia Union, Portland Timbers, Sean Johnson |
By Bob Long on April 2, 2017
Vuvu Soccer was live from The Boot Room NYC, a premier Liverpool supporters bar in the heart of Manhattan. We discuss the Merseyside Derby being played that morning between Liverpool and Everton, as well as the Premier League and Champions League notable upcoming fixtures. We discuss also World Cup Qualifying and the US Men’s National […]
Posted in Featured, MLS, World Soccer | Tagged Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Dortmund, English Premier League, Everton, Leicester City, Liverpool, Philadelphia Union, The Boot Room NYC, Tottenham, UEFA Champions League |
By Alex Chrostowski on August 21, 2016
Chester, PA It’s been twenty days since the Union last played at Talen Energy Stadium and, since then, the team has made several big trades. Fan-favorite midfielder Sebastian LeToux was sent to Colorado and U.S. international Alejandro Bedoya was acquired from F.C. Nantes. Charlie Davies was added from New England and the Union signed Auston […]
Posted in MLS | Tagged Alejandro Bedoya, Andre Blake, Austin Trusty, Charlie Davies, Drew Moore, Giovinco, Greg Vanney, Jim Curtin, Jose Altidore, Josh Yaro, Ken Tribbett, Marco Delgado, Michael Bradley, MLS, Philadelphia Union, Sebastien Le Toux, Talen Energy Stadium, Toronto FC, Tranquillo Barnetta, USMNT, Will Johnson, YSC Academy |
By Bob Long on August 15, 2016
In this week’s Vuvu Soccer, Eric Nash, Alex Chrostowski, Matt Manino, and many other guests join the show to celebrate the Opening Weekend of the English Premier League season. Predictions, storylines, transfer window updates, and much more, as well as a discussion on the Philadelphia Union regaining form on the road against the Revolution. Tune […]
Posted in MLS, Podcast, World Soccer | Tagged Arsenal, English Premier League, Leicester City, Liverpool, New England Revolution, Philadelphia Union, Tottenham |
By Alex Chrostowski on June 30, 2016
In the first of four games this year between these two teams, the Philadelphia Union took the field of Talen Energy Stadium against the Red Bulls of New York in hopes that its early-regular season success would carry over into the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. A game between the two in last year’s tournament […]
Posted in MLS | Tagged Andre Blake, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Chris Pontius, Dax McCarty, Fabian Herbers, Ilsinho, Jesse Marsch, Mike Grella, Mike Sorber, New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union, Sebastien Le Toux, Talen Energy Stadium, US Open Cup |
By Bob Long on June 23, 2016
Vuvu Soccer was live from Villa Capri in Doylestown for Euro Cup 2016 and the final group stage match, Ireland vs. Italy. Tune in as we discuss the Euro Cup, as well as Copa America and the USMNT’s loss to Argentina, as well as the Philadelphia Union with clips from Jim Curtin and Roland Alberg […]
Posted in MLS, Podcast, World Soccer | Tagged Andrea Pirlo, Copa America, David Villa, Euro 2016, Euro Cup 2016, Frank Lampard, Ireland, Italy, Jim Curtin, Jurgen Klinsmann, NYCFC, Philadelphia Union, Roland Alberg, USMNT, Yankee Stadium |
By Bob Long on June 22, 2016
Roland Alberg is the talk of the town in Philadelphia. While former LSU basketball star and soon-to-be 76er Ben Simmons may truly claim that title today, Alberg is not far behind. He scored three goals (and also took the shot on the first Union opportunity of the evening that forced a Fire own goal) in […]
Posted in MLS | Tagged Chicago Fire, David Accam, Fabian Herbers, Jim Curtin, Philadelphia Union, Razvan Cocis, Richie Marquez, Roland Alberg, Sean Johnson, Sebastien Le Toux, Tranquillo Barnetta |
By Bob Long on June 20, 2016
The Union played its first match since news of the Vincent Nogueira departure, a Saturday afternoon match at Yankee Stadium. The team was hosted by an NYCFC club constructed with three world-class players in Frank Lampard, David Villa, and Andrea Pirlo, and a team looking to make up ground against the top team in the […]
Posted in MLS | Tagged NYCFC, Philadelphia Union |
By Bob Long on June 16, 2016
Klebersen in October 2013 against Toronto FC. Tranquillo Barnetta on April 8th of this year against Orlando City SC. Now Roland Alberg on June 22nd against City Islanders FC. All three games won on late free kicks from nearly the identical spot: from the top of the 18, kicking toward the River End, and a […]
Posted in MLS | Tagged Aaron Wheeler, City Islanders FC, Fabian Herbers, Jim Curtin, John McCarthy, Ken Tribbett, Klebersen, Philadelphia Union, Ray Gaddis, Roland Alberg, Sebastien Le Toux, Tranquillo Barnetta, US Open Cup, Vincent Noguiera, Walter Restrepo |