Mark Chajkowsky is a recent graduate of Temple University, where he studied Political Science. A life-long soccer fan, he is covering the developments of the new professional soccer team that is coming to Philadelphia in 2010. Send Mark a note.
The Union needed a game like this, and it could go a long way. This stunning 2-1 win could be the turning point. If Justin Mapp can build off this game, and help Sebastian Le Toux and Danny Mwanga...
In their worst performance of the season, the Union started flat and ended flat, in a dreadful 2-0 loss to D.C. United. It was embarrassing, to say the least.
There are a few players who have consistently been...
Another dissapointing 1-1 draw. This team doesn't have that killer instinct yet. They need to learn how to finish teams off at home. Player Ratings Chris Seitz - 5 Juan Diego Gonzalez - 5 Danny Califf - 6 (did a...
In an all-too-common storyline, the Union dominated possesion for most of the match, but failed to pick up the 3 points. Their ability to control possesion in almost every game is very encouraging. But they can't find...
Top 10 Philadelphia-born soccer players Not much can be said about this game. Brad Knighton has a nightmare of a debut, and another stupid mistake leads to another loss. This team needs to turn it around quickly, because they...
The Union had an optimistic start, playing with more intensity than the Crew for most of the first half. But they weren't able to carry that into the last 45 minutes, and Columbus was able to steal a 2...
It was a disappointing tie, to say the least. One bad bounce and it cost the Union three points. However, the day ended with some positives. Sebastian Le Toux produced a stunning goal in the first half to continue his...
What a surprise. Sebastian Le Toux is the hero again. His successful penalty shot in stoppage time clinched the victory, and carried the Philadelphia Union out of last place in the Eastern Conference. Toronto did a good job a clogging...
Soccer is a cruel, cruel sport. For the second home game in a row, the Union came out in the second half with guns blazing. They produced chance after chance, completely dominating San Jose in every aspect of the game...
Week 13: Philadelphia Union player ratings In an inconsistent showing, the Union were unable to build on Danny Mwanga’s first half goal, and left Los Angeles with a 1-1 tie against Chivas USA. Philadelphia started the game...