Philly Soccer Show: Union Midfielder Amobi Okugo
Union midfielder Amobi Okugo is the guest on this week's "Philly Soccer Show."
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Union midfielder Amobi Okugo is the guest on this week's "Philly Soccer Show."
Geoff Cameron's goal in the 85th minute gave the Houston Dynamo a 1-1 draw against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
Midfielder Pavel Pardo scored to lift the Chicago Fire to a 1-1 tie with the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night in his debut with the team.
Former US National Team player and ESPN commentator Alexi Lalas is on the show to discuss new USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann, the Union's tough week, and the Independence clinching a playoff berth.
Union are coming off a pair of international friendlies against Everton (1-0 win) and Real Madrid (2-1 loss). Overall, Philadelphia has 31 points and they are tied with Columbus Crew for the top spot in MLS Eastern Conference.
This week's guest is former MLS player, Youth Technical Director for the Philadelphia Union and New Jersey native, Alecko Eskandarian. Greg and Eli will talk about Union trade rumors and the Women's Professional Soccer league-leading Philadelphia Independence.
It will be a busy day down at the sports complex with three events taking place.
The Philadelphia Union is set to go head to head with Real Madrid at Lincoln Financial Field in triple digit heat. The field just announced new measures that could help fans stay cool during the game.
Christian Hernandez's goal in the 88th minute lifted the Philadelphia Union past Everton FC 1-0 in an international friendly on Wednesday night.
In this week's edition, KYW's Greg Orlandini and Philly Soccer Page writer Adam Cann tackle some of the big soccer topics on the local and national scene.
The 2011 Major League Soccer All-Star team has been unveiled, and it includes Philadelphia Union goalie Faryd Mondragon.
This week, Philadelphia Union midfielder Brian Carroll talks with co-hosts Greg Orlandini and Eli Pearlman-Storch.
Philadelphia goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon recorded his sixth shutout of the season, while San Jose's Jon Busch had his fifth as the Union and Earthquakes played to a 0-0 draw Saturday night.
After earning a hard-fought point this past weekend, with a 2-2 draw on the road at DC United, the Philadelphia Union will be on the road again on Saturday, visiting San Jose.
Carlos Ruiz scored his fifth goal of the season in the 84th minute to help the Philadelphia Union earn a 2-2 draw with D.C. United on Saturday night.
Faryd Mondragon has been so dominant in net that the 19-year-old Zac MacMath has yet to make his MLS debut.
Danny Mwanga scored from 23 yards out in the 82nd minute in the Philadelphia Union's 3-2 comeback victory over Chivas USA on Saturday night.
Sporting Kansas City extended its unbeaten streak to six matches with a 0-0 draw against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.
KYW's Greg Orlandini is joined by "Philly Soccer Show" co-host Dan Walsh as they go through all the big stories surrounding the Philadelphia Union and the rest of the soccer world.
Alain Rochat's goal in the 12th minute gave the Vancouver Whitecaps a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
KYW's Greg Orlandini and his co-host, Philly Soccer Page writer Adam Cann, are joined this week by Philadelphia Union fullback Jordan Harvey.
Fabian Espindola scored in the 53rd minute to lift Real Salt Lake into a 1-1 draw with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Union will be home on Saturday night, welcoming Real Salt Lake to PPL Park in Chester.
Grant is one of the top soccer writers in America (and a onetime FIFA presidential candidate), and he shares his insight into the game.
Conor Casey converted a penalty shot in the 63rd minute Saturday night to help Colorado to a 1-1 draw with the Philadelphia Union
