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Philadelphia Union
2010 season
OwnerKeystone Sports & Entertainment, LLC
Head coachPeter Nowak
StadiumLincoln Financial Field (Capacity: 69,796)
PPL Park (Capacity:18,500)
MLSEastern Conference: 7th
Overall table: 14th
MLS Cup PlayoffsDid not qualify
U.S. Open CupDid not qualify
Top goalscorerSebastien Le Toux (14)
Highest home attendance34,870
(at Lincoln Financial Field vs. DCU)
18,779
(at PPL Park vs. LAG)
Average home league attendance19,254
Biggest winPHI 3–0 CHV (Sep 25)
Biggest defeatCOL 4–1 PHI (Sep 29)
2011 →

The 2010 Philadelphia Union season was the first season of the team's existence, competing in Major League Soccer, the top flight of American soccer. The Union were the sixteenth franchise to join the league in 2010 and were managed under former MLS player Peter Nowak.[1]

Background

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Review

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Preseason

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Philadelphia Union defeated the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, 0–5, in their first ever pre-season match on February 13, 2010, in Greensboro, North Carolina.

On February 28, during a preseason tour of Mexico, The Union played to a 2–2 draw against the Chivas de Guadalajara reserves. Two days later, The Union defeated Mexican second-division side Universidad de Guadalajara 0–1.

On March 14, the Union played their first friendly against an MLS opponent, losing 2–0 to FC Dallas in a match played in Tampa, Florida. Five days later, in their final pre-season friendly, The Union played the Tampa Bay Rowdies (a fellow first-year expansion club, albeit in the second-division NASL) and lost 1–0.

March

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Philadelphia began their first Major League Soccer regular season on the road with a nationally televised match against Seattle Sounders FC on March 25, 2010.[2] Union central defender Danny Califf received the first booking in Union history, by receiving a Yellow Card 33 seconds into the match.

Rookie Toni Ståhl (playing out of position at the other center back) was the first Union player to be sent off, after being booked in the 22nd and 37th minutes.

Two first-half goals from Brad Evans and Fredy Montero were too much for the ten-man Union, as they went down to defeat 2–0 in their first match, in front of a crowd of over 36,000 rabid Seattle fans—and about 100 hearty Sons of Ben who made the trip.

After the game, the Union released Costa Rican defender David Myrie, and sent Ståhl out on loan to their USL-2 affiliate, Harrisburg.

April

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Philadelphia's first home match was on April 10, against D.C. United. The Union scored a 3–2 victory with a hat-trick by Sebastian Le Toux in front of a crowd of just under 35,000 at their temporary home, Lincoln Financial Field. The Union was bolstered by the signing of defender Cristian Arrieta from the Puerto Rico Islanders earlier in the week.

On April 15, the Union began a four-game league road trip with a visit to Toronto FC. This was TFC's home opener and the first match played on BMO Field's new natural grass surface. The Union dropped the match 2–1 thanks to a first-half red card from captain Danny Califf and a late penalty. The Union showed heart being a man down for the majority of the match after pulling back a goal through Jordan Harvey.

The Union then played rival New York Red Bulls twice in four days at Red Bull Arena. First, on the 24th in a league match, the Union dropped a second straight 2–1 decision. After pulling into a tie thanks to Sebastien Le Toux, the Union again were made to suffer loss from a defensive blunder which led to a game-winning penalty. Later in the week, the Union again faced the New York Red Bulls, but this time in a U.S. Open Cup qualifier. The winner of that cup tie would host New England Revolution in the next round of qualifying, May 12. The Union was again on the losing side of a 2–1 scoreline with Sebastian Le Toux scoring a late goal to make things interesting after the Union had trailed 2–0 at the half. The Union were given their first major injury scare when leading scorer Sebastian Le Toux was carried off the field with what appeared to be a major knee injury. The Union were eliminated from the U.S. Open Cup.

May

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The Union continued their long road trip on May 1 against the league-leading and undefeated Los Angeles Galaxy. The Union were outclassed, giving up a goal in the first minute and ultimately trailed the match 3–0 at the half. Midfielder Stefani Miglioranzi was red-carded in the 44th minute. The Union played the entire second-half a man-down and held the Galaxy scoreless. The Union notched a goal through Jack McInerney, his first professional goal, making the final score 3–1.

The Union concluded their first major roadtrip on May 8 against defending MLS Cup Champion Real Salt Lake. The Union would lose the game 3–0, a scoreline which did not accurately reflect the competitiveness of a game played mostly in the midfield.

On May 15, the Union returned home to Philadelphia to play FC Dallas before a crowd of just over 25,000 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Union went behind early, but showed great attacking flair and were kept scoreless only thanks to the heroics of FC Dallas goalkeeper Kevin Hartman. Late in stoppage time in the second half, the Union's number-one draft pick Danny Mwanga struck a beautiful volley into the lower left corner of the net to give the Union an important tie. Sebastian Le Toux returned to play for the first time since late April after recovering from a knee injury.

June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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2010 roster

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The Starting XI in the season finale against the Columbus Crew on October 24, 2010.

As of August 31, 2010.[3]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK United States USA Chris Seitz
2 DF United States USA Jordan Harvey
3 DF Colombia COL Juan Diego González
4 DF United States USA Danny Califf (captain)
6 MF Brazil BRA Stefani Miglioranzi
7 MF Brazil BRA Fred
8 MF United States USA Andrew Jacobson
9 FW France FRA Sébastien Le Toux
10 FW Democratic Republic of the Congo COD Danny Mwanga
11 MF United States USA Shea Salinas
12 DF Finland FIN Toni Ståhl
13 MF United States USA Kyle Nakazawa
No. Pos. Nation Player
14 MF United States USA Amobi Okugo
15 FW Venezuela VEN Alejandro Moreno (vice-captain)
16 DF United States USA Michael Orozco Fiscal (on loan from San Luis)
17 MF United States USA J.T. Noone
18 GK United States USA Brad Knighton
19 FW United States USA Jack McInerney
20 MF Colombia COL Roger Torres (on loan from América de Cali)
21 MF Argentina ARG Eduardo Coudet
22 MF United States USA Justin Mapp
23 MF United States USA Nick Zimmerman
25 DF United States USA Sheanon Williams
26 DF Puerto Rico PUR Cristian Arrieta

Competitions

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  Win   Loss   Tie

Preseason

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MLS regular season

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League tables

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Eastern Conference
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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 New York Red Bulls 30 15 9 6 38 29 +9 51 MLS Cup Playoffs
2 Columbus Crew 30 14 8 8 40 34 +6 50
3 Kansas City Wizards 30 11 13 6 36 35 +1 39
4 Chicago Fire 30 9 12 9 37 38 −1 36
5 Toronto FC 30 9 13 8 33 41 −8 35
6 New England Revolution 30 9 16 5 32 50 −18 32
7 Philadelphia Union 30 8 15 7 35 49 −14 31
8 D.C. United 30 6 20 4 21 47 −26 22
Source: MLS
Overall
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Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 LA Galaxy (S) 30 18 7 5 44 26 +18 59 CONCACAF Champions League
2 Real Salt Lake 30 15 4 11 45 20 +25 56
3 New York Red Bulls 30 15 9 6 38 29 +9 51
4 FC Dallas 30 12 4 14 42 28 +14 50 CONCACAF Champions League
5 Columbus Crew 30 14 8 8 40 34 +6 50
6 Seattle Sounders FC 30 14 10 6 39 35 +4 48 CONCACAF Champions League
7 Colorado Rapids (C) 30 12 8 10 44 32 +12 46
8 San Jose Earthquakes 30 13 10 7 34 33 +1 46
9 Kansas City Wizards 30 11 13 6 36 35 +1 39
10 Chicago Fire 30 9 12 9 37 38 −1 36
11 Toronto FC 30 9 13 8 33 41 −8 35 CONCACAF Champions League
12 Houston Dynamo 30 9 15 6 40 49 −9 33
13 New England Revolution 30 9 16 5 32 50 −18 32
14 Philadelphia Union 30 8 15 7 35 49 −14 31
15 Chivas USA 30 8 18 4 31 45 −14 28
16 D.C. United 30 6 20 4 21 47 −26 22
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head record; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (S) Supporters' Shield

Results

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Overall Home Away
Pld Pts W L T GF GA GD W L T GF GA GD W L T GF GA GD
30 31 8 15 7 35 49  −14 6 3 6 22 16  +6 2 12 1 13 33  −20

Last updated: October 24, 2010
Source: [9]
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference

Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
StadiumAHAAAAHAAAHAHHHHAHHAAHHAHAHHHA
ResultLWLLLLTWLLWTLWTLLTTLWTWLWLWLWL
Position131012131515151515151514141212141515151515151313121213131314
Updated to match(es) played on October 24, 2010. Source: MLS Results and League table
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss; T = Tie
March 25, 2010 Seattle Sounders FC 2–0 Philadelphia Union Seattle, Washington
6:55 PDT Evans 12'
Montero 43'
Report Califf Yellow card 0'
Ståhl Yellow card 22' Yellow-red card 39'
Myrie Yellow card 63'
Moreno Yellow card 86'
Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,300
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
April 10, 2010 Philadelphia Union 3–2 D.C. United Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
6:00 ET Le Toux 4', 40', 80'
Arrieta Yellow card 55'
Report Wallace Yellow card 35'
Barklage Yellow card 42'
Quaranta 63'
Moreno 70'
Quaranta Yellow card 73'
Jakovic Red card 79'
Cristman Yellow card 89'
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
Attendance: 34,870
Referee: Terry Vaughn
April 15, 2010 Toronto FC 2–1 Philadelphia Union Toronto, Ontario, Canada
7:00 ET Hscanovics Yellow card 16'
Usanov Yellow card 25'
De Rosario 35', 81' (pen.)
Report Califf Red card 34'
Harvey 45+'
Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 21,978
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
April 24, 2010 New York Red Bulls 2–1 Philadelphia Union Harrison, New Jersey
4:00 ET Ibrahim 50'
Ángel 67' (pen)
Petke Yellow card 70'
Report Le Toux 59' Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 15,619
Referee: Kevin Stott
May 1, 2010 Los Angeles Galaxy 3–1 Philadelphia Union Carson, California
7:30 PT DeLaGarza 1'
Buddle 27', 44'
Gonzalez Yellow card 77'
Report Miglioranzi Red card 45+'
Nakazawa Yellow card 73'
McInerney 84'
Stadium: The Home Depot Center
Attendance: 15,453
Referee: Yader Reyes
May 8, 2010 Real Salt Lake 3–0 Philadelphia Union Sandy, Utah
2:00 MT Williams Yellow card 17'
Beckerman 27'
Beckerman Yellow card 41'
Olave 51'
Saborio 70'
Borchers Yellow card 81'
Report Arrieta Yellow card 50' Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Attendance: 14,224
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
May 15, 2010 Philadelphia Union 1–1 FC Dallas Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4:00 ET Torres Yellow card 61'
Mwanga 90+'
Report Shea 13'
Pearce Yellow card 82'
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
Attendance: 25,038
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
May 29, 2010 Houston Dynamo 2–3 Philadelphia Union Houston, Texas
7:30 CT Ching 51'
Robinson 58'
Mullen Yellow card 79'
Report Harvey Yellow card 21'
Salinas 39'
Nakazawa Yellow card 41'
Arrieta Yellow card 50'
Miglioranzi Yellow card 57'
Le Toux 68'
Mwanga 90+'
Stadium: Robertson Stadium
Attendance: 13,555
Referee: Steven Depiero
June 5, 2010 Chicago Fire S.C. 2–1 Philadelphia Union Bridgeview, Illinois
7:30 CT Husidic 14'
Brown Yellow card 45'
McBride Yellow card 70'
Pappa 74'
Report Miglioranzi Yellow card 22'
Mwanga 90+'
Stadium: Toyota Park
Attendance: 14,658
Referee: Abiodun Okulaja
June 10, 2010 Kansas City Wizards 2–0 Philadelphia Union Kansas City, Kansas
8:00 CT Kamara 9'
Jewsbury Yellow card 28'
Zusi 35'
Wolff Yellow card 52'
Harrington Yellow card 78'
Report Orozco Fiscal Yellow card 26' Yellow-red card 42'
Arrieta Yellow card 74'
Stadium: CommunityAmerica Ballpark
Attendance: 10,176
Referee: Alex Prus
June 27, 2010 Philadelphia Union 3–1 Seattle Sounders FC Chester, Pennsylvania
5:00 ET Le Toux 54' (pen.)
Fred 79'
Mwanga 84'
Report Ianni Yellow card 20'
Noonan 44'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 18,755 (SO)
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
July 3, 2010 Chivas USA 1–1 Philadelphia Union Carson, California
7:30 PT Trujillo Yellow card 27'
Braun Yellow card 31'
Gavin 42'
Jazic Yellow card 82'
Report Mwanga 21'
Torres Yellow card 38'
Orozco Fiscal Yellow card 57'
Stadium: The Home Depot Center
Attendance: 14,479
Referee: Edvin Jurisevic
July 10, 2010 Philadelphia Union 1–2 San Jose Earthquakes Chester, Pennsylvania
6:00 ET Fred 14' Yellow card 51' Report Glen 45'
Wondolowski Yellow card 69'
Alvarez 90'
Corrales Yellow card 93+'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 17,158
Referee: Abiodun Okulaja
July 17, 2010 Philadelphia Union 2–1 Toronto FC Chester, Pennsylvania
3:30 ET Califf Yellow card 38'
Arrieta Yellow card 48'
Orozco Fiscal 61'
Le Toux 90+' (pen.)
Report Gargan Yellow card 28'
Barrett 81'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 17,251
Referee: Ramon Hernandez
July 31, 2010 Philadelphia Union 1–1 New England Revolution Chester, Pennsylvania
3:30 ET Le Toux 25'
Fred Yellow card 60'
Report Joseph Yellow card 45'
Perovic 70'
Perovic Yellow card 85'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 18,147
Referee: Jasen Anno
August 5, 2010 Philadelphia Union 1–2 Columbus Crew Chester, Pennsylvania
8:00 ET Fred Yellow card 42'
Le Toux 45+' (pen.)
Report Carroll Yellow card 37'
Lenhart 43', 50'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 18,001
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
August 8, 2010 FC Dallas 3–1 Philadelphia Union Frisco, Texas
5:00 CT Ferreira 24' (pen.)
Cunningham 75', 81'
Report Moreno 9'
Knighton Red card 22'
Orozco Fiscal Yellow card 55'
Jacobson Yellow card 66'
Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 8,732
Referee: Jair Marrufo
August 11, 2010 Philadelphia Union 1–1 Real Salt Lake Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 ET Fred Yellow card 2'
Mwanga 8'
Torres Yellow card 90+'
Report Espindola 17'
González Yellow card 37'
Alexandre Yellow card 50'
McKenzie Yellow card 60'
Borchers Yellow card 79'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 16,128
Referee: David Gantar
August 14, 2010 Philadelphia Union 1–1 Colorado Rapids Chester, Pennsylvania
4:00 ET Mwanga 73' Report Larentowicz Yellow card 20'
Larentowicz 59'
Cummings Yellow card 66'
Pickens Yellow card 71'
Jamie Smith Yellow card 85'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 17,749
Referee: Terry Vaughn
August 22, 2010 D.C. United 2–0 Philadelphia Union Washington, D.C.
2:00 ET Allsopp 22', 63'
Zayner Yellow card 70'
James Yellow card 90+'
Report Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 12,165
Referee: Alex Prus
August 28, 2010 New England Revolution 1–2 Philadelphia Union Foxborough, Massachusetts
7:30 ET Osei Yellow card 19'
Stolica 31'
Gibbs Red card 40'
Report Miglioranzi Yellow card 29'
McInerney 82'
McInerney Yellow card 83'
Harvey Yellow card 84'
Mapp 90+2'
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 13,578
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
September 4, 2010 Philadelphia Union 1–1 Kansas City Wizards Chester, Pennsylvania
3:30 ET Le Toux 33'
Orozco Fiscal Yellow card 71'
Report Espinoza Yellow card 64'
Arnaud 69'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 17,182
Referee: Ramon Hernandez
September 11, 2010 Philadelphia Union 1–0 Chicago Fire Chester, Pennsylvania
6:00 ET Le Toux 36'
Jacobson Yellow card 60'
Report Ljungberg Yellow card 36'
Conde Yellow card 45+'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 18,563 (SO)
Referee: Edvin Jurisevic
September 15, 2010 San Jose Earthquakes 1–0 Philadelphia Union Santa Clara, California
7:00 PT Wondolowski 69'
Convey Yellow card 90'
Alvarez Yellow card 90+'
Report Jacobson Yellow card 20' Stadium: Buck Shaw Stadium
Attendance: 8,109
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
September 25, 2010 Philadelphia Union 3–0 Chivas USA Chester, Pennsylvania
4:00 ET Moreno 25'
Mapp Yellow card 44'
Fred 45+'
Fred Yellow card 45+'
Le Toux 69'
Report Trujillo Yellow card 45+'
Umaña Yellow card 67'
Nagamura Yellow card 85'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 16,481
Referee: Mark Geiger
September 29, 2010 Colorado Rapids 4–1 Philadelphia Union Commerce City, Colorado
7:30 MT Cummings 8', 15'
Thompson 68'
Amarikwa 86'
Report Califf Yellow card 10'
McInerney 90'
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Attendance: 10,165
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
October 2, 2010 Philadelphia Union 1–1 Houston Dynamo Chester, Pennsylvania
4:00 ET Harvey Yellow card 38'
Le Toux 40'
Report Hainault 12'
Davis Yellow card 58'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 16,115
Referee: Kevin Stott
October 7, 2010 Philadelphia Union 0–1 Los Angeles Galaxy Chester, Pennsylvania
8:00 ET Report Buddle 27'
Stephens Yellow card 77'
Kirovski Yellow card 89'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 18,779 (SO)
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
October 16, 2010 Philadelphia Union 2–1 New York Red Bulls Chester, Pennsylvania
6:00 ET Fred 8'
Orozco Fiscal 28'
Fred Yellow card 67'
Report Borman Yellow card 18'
Borman 48'
Ángel Yellow card 55'
Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 18,578 (SO)
Referee: Paul Ward
October 24, 2010 Columbus Crew 3–1 Philadelphia Union Columbus, Ohio
4:00 ET Schelotto 15' (pen.)
Renteria 42'
Renteria Yellow card 63'
Mendoza 79'
Report Orozco Fiscal Yellow card 63'
Torres Yellow card 76'
Le Toux 87'
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 19,006
Referee: Jair Marrufo

U.S. Open Cup

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April 27, 2010 New York Red Bulls 2–1 Philadelphia Union Harrison, New Jersey
8:00 ET Chinn 16', 41'
Borman Yellow card 66'
Boyens Yellow card 81'
Report Jacobson Yellow card 31'
Le Toux 68'
Miglioranzi Yellow card 76'
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 3,015
Referee: Andrew Chapin

Friendlies

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July 14, 2010 Philadelphia Union United States 1–0 Scotland Celtic Chester, Pennsylvania
8:10 ET Le Toux 23'
Harvey Yellow card 40'
Ståhl Yellow card 65' Yellow-red card 89'
Miglioranzi Yellow card 90'
Report Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 18,659 (SO)
September 1, 2010 Philadelphia Union United States 1–0 Mexico C.D. Guadalajara Chester, Pennsylvania
8:00 ET McInerney 46' Report Stadium: PPL Park
Attendance: 18,510 (SO)

Statistics

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Statistics are from all MLS matches. Ages are as of March 25, 2010 (the date of their season opener).

Nat No Player Age Pos Apps Starts G A Yellow card Red card Acquired Salary
United States 2 Jordan Harvey 1984128 (1984-01-28)January 28, 1984 (aged 26) DF 30 29 1 1 3 0 Expansion Draft $56,250
Colombia 3 Juan Diego González 19800922 (1980-09-22)September 22, 1980 (aged 29) DF 7 7 0 0 0 0 Signed N/A
United States 4 Danny Califf 19800317 (1980-03-17)March 17, 1980 (aged 30) DF 28 28 0 1 3 1 Signed $250,000
Jamaica 5 Shavar Thomas* 19810129 (1981-01-29)January 29, 1981 (aged 29) DF 1 0 0 0 1 0 Expansion Draft $159,375
Brazil 6 Stefani Miglioranzi 19770920 (1977-09-20)September 20, 1977 (aged 32) MF 26 25 0 0 4 1 Expansion Draft $148,125
Brazil 7 FredFred 19790818 (1979-08-18)August 18, 1979 (aged 30) MF 25 24 4 1 6 0 Trade $282,000
United States 8 Andrew Jacobson 19850924 (1985-09-24)September 24, 1985 (aged 24) MF 25 13 0 0 3 0 Expansion Draft $40,000
France 9 Sébastien Le Toux 19840110 (1984-01-10)January 10, 1984 (aged 26) FW 28 28 14 11 0 0 Expansion Draft $122,000
Democratic Republic of the Congo 10 Danny Mwanga 19910717 (1991-07-17)July 17, 1991 (aged 18) FW 24 17 7 4 0 0 SuperDraft $206,250 (GA)
United States 11 Shea Salinas 19860624 (1986-06-24)June 24, 1986 (aged 23) MF 17 7 1 0 0 0 Expansion Draft $40,000
Finland 12 Toni Ståhl 19850511 (1985-05-11)May 11, 1985 (aged 24) MF 1 1 0 0 1 1 SuperDraft $110,300
United States 13 Kyle Nakazawa 19880316 (1988-03-16)March 16, 1988 (aged 22) FW 14 8 0 0 2 0 SuperDraft $40,000
United States 14 Amobi Okugo 19910313 (1991-03-13)March 13, 1991 (aged 19) FW 11 4 0 0 0 0 SuperDraft $158,000 (GA)
Venezuela 15 Alejandro Moreno 19790708 (1979-07-08)July 8, 1979 (aged 30) FW 26 25 2 7 1 0 Expansion Draft $158,125
United States 16 Michael Orozco Fiscal 19860207 (1986-02-07)February 7, 1986 (aged 24) DF 29 29 2 0 5 1 On Loan $200,000
United States 17 J. T. Noone 19880717 (1988-07-17)July 17, 1988 (aged 21) MF 0 0 0 0 0 0 Signed N/A
United States 19 Jack McInerney 19920805 (1992-08-05)August 5, 1992 (aged 17) FW 17 1 3 0 1 0 SuperDraft $116,416 (GA)
Colombia 20 Roger Torres 19910713 (1991-07-13)July 13, 1991 (aged 18) MF 21 10 0 6 4 0 On Loan $99,125
Argentina 21 Eduardo Coudet 19740912 (1974-09-12)September 12, 1974 (aged 35) MF 9 9 0 0 0 0 Signed N/A
Costa Rica 21 David Myrie* 19880601 (1988-06-01)June 1, 1988 (aged 21) DF 1 1 0 0 1 0 Expansion Draft N/A
United States 22 Justin Mapp 19841018 (1984-10-18)October 18, 1984 (aged 25) MF 15 10 1 4 1 0 Trade $280,000
United States 23 Nick Zimmerman 19870503 (1987-05-03)May 3, 1987 (aged 22) MF 8 0 0 0 0 0 Expansion Draft $40,000
United States 25 Sheanon Williams 1990317 (1990-03-17)March 17, 1990 (aged 20) DF 8 8 0 0 0 0 Signed N/A
Puerto Rico 26 Cristian Arrieta 19790908 (1979-09-08)September 8, 1979 (aged 30) DF 16 15 0 0 5 0 Signed $64,500
35 35 41 5

* = Not currently part of team.

Goalkeepers

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Nat No Player Age Apps Starts Record GA GAA SO Acquired Salary
United States 1 Chris Seitz 19870312 (1987-03-12)March 12, 1987 (aged 23) 23 22 5-12-6 41 1.80 0 Trade $135,500
United States 18 Brad Knighton 19850206 (1985-02-06)February 6, 1985 (aged 25) 8 8 3-3-1 8 1.00 2 Expansion Draft $40,000
United States 24 Brian Perk* 19890721 (1989-07-21)July 21, 1989 (aged 20) 0 0 0-0-0 0 0 0 SuperDraft $86,350
United States ? Danny Cepero* 19850422 (1985-04-22)April 22, 1985 (aged 24) 0 0 0-0-0 0 0 0 Emergency Loan ?
31 30 8-15-7 49 1.63 2

* = Not currently part of team.

Honors and awards

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MLS Team of the Week

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Week Player Opponent Position Ref
3 France Sebastian Le Toux D.C. United FW [10]
16 France Sebastian Le Toux Toronto FC FW [11]

Italics indicates MLS Player of the Week

MLS Goal of the Week

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Week Player Opponent Ref
8 Democratic Republic of the Congo Danny Mwanga FC Dallas
10 United States Shea Salinas Houston Dynamo
18 France Sebastian Le Toux New England Revolution [12]

MLS Save of the Week

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Week Player Opponent Ref
11 United States Chris Seitz FC Dallas
28 United States Brad Knighton Los Angeles Galaxy
29 Brazil Fred New York Red Bulls

Transfers

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In

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
26 DF Puerto Rico PUR Cristian Arrieta (Free agent from Puerto Rico Islanders) [13]
21 MF Argentina ARG Eduardo Coudet (Free agent from Club Atlético Colón) [14]
22 MF United States USA Justin Mapp (Traded from Chicago Fire) [15]
17 MF United States USA J. T. Noone (Free agent from Harrisburg City Islanders) [16]
3 DF Colombia COL Juan Diego González (Free agent from Deportivo Pereira)[17]
25 DF United States USA Sheanon Williams (Free agent from Harrisburg City Islanders) [18]
? GK United States USA Danny Cepero (Emergency loan from Harrisburg City Islanders)

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Draft picks

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Out

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
21 DF Costa Rica CRC David Myrie (Released on waivers) [20]
5 DF Jamaica JAM Shavar Thomas (Traded to Kansas City Wizards) [21]
24 GK United States USA Brian Perk (Released on waivers) [22]

References

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