Because soccer isn't gay, but once in awhile it kinda is.
Philadelphia Union
Another Gay Pride Flag in a Soccer Supporters’ Section
03/19/12
by gay4soccer
in Philadelphia Union
Great work by our Philadelphia writer Janine for making this happen, and to our allies the Sons of Ben for letting it happen. It was great to see on the NBC Sports Network coverage right behind The River End goal.
Philadelphia Union Loses, but the New Kits Look Great
03/15/12
The Philadelphia Union’s 3-1 loss Monday to the Portland Timbers was an extremely disappointing event, to say the least.
There were highs and then there was the last 3rd of the match. As the resonance from our collective facepalm dissipates, we are left to hope that the Union’s individual talent just needs to marinade a little longer. But there is an upside: the 2012 kit. The blue uniforms looked great on TV and Zac MacMath’s muted orange kit wins the evening.
(Photo courtesy of philadelphiaunion.com)
Lime green; seen it. Bright yellow; been there. Light Blue; so last season. Black? Really? Isn’t the point to stand out and draw the eye to you? Nope. Orange. US National Team Goalkeeper Tim Howard’s favorite color, but be sure to avoid distraction so you won’t get in an auto accident, then you’ll have to ‘borange all the way to the stadium’!
What a wonderful addition to last year’s offerings.
Follow me at @JerseyJ9 on Twitter. DOOP!
Danny Califf’s Mohawk Returns, Commence Swooning
03/07/12
YES! The Philadelphia Union Captain Danny Califf has returned to his former mohawk’d self for a new season of defensive bad-assery. Finally, Danny brought back his bad boy hairstyle to complete a solid back line of hair conscious individuals. With Porfirio López, Sheanon “The Human Trebuchet” Williams and, always sharp, Carlos Valdez, I have a feeling some of us are going to be looking out for more than league leading defensive play.
Looking Back / Looking Forward with Janine
03/05/12
by gay4soccer
in Philadelphia Union
There have been so many great moments from 2011, but the one that stands out the most is Roger Torres’ goal, just off the bench, to defeat New York at PPL Park in April. No, it’s Michael Farfan’s goal in the 3-2 victory over DC United in September. Oh, I just cant pick one moment from our rivals’ defeats at PPL to be the best moment of 2011 so it has to be…all of them!
I’m looking forward to seeing how our new acquisitions will meld with the rest of the team, as we have made some major changes this season. Our defense went from sparse to stacked and Lionard Pajoy looks like he will be particularly exciting. Maybe there will be a little “Guatemalan heat” (said in ”The Birdcage” movie style) going on between Pajoy and Roger Torres to create some dynamic scoring opportunities? And some spicy goal celebrations –watch out Victor Cruz. See you in The River End. DOOP!
A Lament for Le Toux
02/01/12
by cjbinatx
in Philadelphia Union
Le Toux and Nowak, in happier times.
I was fortunate enough to attend the 2011 Philadelphia Union Supporters Summit last August. Don Garber, Nick Sakiewicz, and Peter Nowak were all there to field questions from Sons of Ben members. There representing the players of the Union were captain Faryd Mondragon and fan favorite Sebastien Le Toux.
Both of those players are now gone.
Meet Janine, Our Philadelphia Union Writer…
01/26/12
by jerseyj9
in Philadelphia Union
What can I say, I love soccer. I love match days the way kids love going to Disneyland. I love the experience, I love the emotion and I love the people, well, most of them. Yes, my team is the Union, but I am also a Founding Member, Season Ticket Holder, a member of the Sons of Ben and have never missed a home match. This will be my first attempt at blogging so I am a little nervous, but at least I am writing about something I love and something I live.
I have always enjoyed all kinds of sports. I used to play tons before I messed up my back but I never stopped watching. I love how matches are neutral to the political folly of humans. The players themselves may not be, but there are rules, and they are for everyone. Also, it doesn’t matter if you’re white, black, purple, gay, straight or whatever, the laws of physics are absolute and the player that worked the hardest, with the best genetic makeup, will prevail. Of course there is luck, but luck runs out.
I can be found in The River End, section 138 (‘We Are 138’) with my wonderful girlfriend that I think loves the Union more than me! So I get to enjoy the sport I love with the person I love, life is great!! DOOP!!
(You can follow Janine on Twitter at @JerseyJ9 – ed.)
