That’s the initial
plan of its current Boss, second year man Jim Curtin, who is looking ahead in
what many see a much contested edition of Major League Soccer- entering its
twentieth edition.
As his Union Boys
reinforcing many of its weak areas and don’t want a repeat of last campaign
debacle- were this squad did not make the postseason and posted very mediocre
numbers in the overall table.
Hopefully this squad
from the City of Brotherly Love can overcome many of its upcoming challenges
and mount in what many will see a reaction and trounce its competition.
Especially in the
newly rearranged Eastern Conference and to soon be rivals in OCSC and NYFC who
will become another foe to beat as well make it into a contested 2015.
A competitive and
ambitious squad is what the Union is hoping to conform in this upcoming year of
many challenges as well seek their attention of making the league playoffs.
Very well the squad
adding experienced players to its ranks to boost its initial eleven in the
likes of defender Steven Vittoria from reputable Portuguese league giant
Benfica and CJ Sapong from SKC to add more depth to its roster.
For its supporter
group the Sons of Ben, a vocal group that influenced for the foundation of this
club to the ranks of MLS and making its debut with its own venue PPL Park at
Chester, PA.
Known in all of MLS
circles as one mean and spirited group of supporters, the Union squad will do
the same on the field to never let its support core down.
Still for the U,
since its inception it has shown a hardened stance against teams outside the
league and with an impressive record with several wins in their favor over
squad’s from Mexico, Greece, England, Scotland, Germany and Costa Rica.
In league play their
renewed rivalry with next door neighbor cities in the likes of DC United, New
York Red Bulls, expansion squad NYFC and New England Revolution, as well its
cross country competiveness with the Seattle Sounders.
This Union squad will
not run but face a very heated opposition in its 38 matches throughout a very
belligerent and antagonistic campaign filled with a lot of challenges and
surprises at the end.
On their preseason so
far the Union has exposed some of its flaws, still this is only a series of
preparation matches that will show its Manager Curtin the weak sides of the U’s
and how to remedy it on a timely manner.
With moves and
additions as well cuts in its roster, the Philadelphia Union is showing lot of
improvements in its overall preparedness, the Zolos will put a contender in the
field and aspire for the league shield.
If not win it with
this new squad- determined to reach new heights and bring a lot of new
satisfactions to its followers, the U can do it with style and ambitious
desires, indeed!
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