The Union’s run at an MLS title is the latest round of soccer success in Philadelphia. And they've 'earned every bit of the attention they get,' writes bydavecaldwell. 'The Union have found their spot, and they are not going away.'
Soccer is a simple sport to understand. Goals don’t occur as often as touchdowns in football or runs in baseball , but the buildup is nerve-racking. Only the goalkeeper can use his hands, so the ball is hard to control — and a goal is the result of extraordinary teamwork. Then, jubilation.
The four bigger teams predate the Union by decades, so they are more established. Those who think they don’t like soccer have not given the sport a chance. It is time. The, and following the Union now is a nice way to catch on. Unlike the city’s Big Four at various points in their lifetimes, the Union are not the best team in the world. But they still have the word “Philadelphia” on the front of their shirts, and they have been doing a great job lately of representing a city that loves athletes who play hard. One thing is for sure: Someone will have to score at least once to win the title Saturday.
Dave Caldwell grew up in Lancaster County, graduated from Temple University, and lives in Manayunk. He was a sports reporter for The Inquirer from 1986 to 1995.
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