Buddle in Union SC Blue!

Union Southern California held a press conference on Saturday to announce the club's 1st overall pick in the 2012 BSL draft. "As the flagship club of the league, we felt we could make a splash with the announcement and do it on Saturday" said the Blues owner. The decision to pick Edson Buddle was an easy one. He is a fan favorite in the Southern California region. Before he left oversea's, a decision that did not sit well in the community, Buddle led the old St. Louis Cure of the BSL to the 2010 Honors Trophy. "He was simply incredible in 2010" The Blues are hopefully he will be just as productive this season and bring back the BSL Cup to this team.

Blues Are Being Out-Gunned

MI Week 2- Union SC appears to be out-gunned (no pun intended) in this years Missouri Invitational. It appears the Gunners from England are running away with the competition. Arsenal has scored 12 points compared to the Blues 4 points so far. Next week will be the conclusion and hopefully the club can go out with a bang.

A Slow Start, But Not Out

MI Week 1- It was a tough week overall for the offense. Luckily, most of the competition faired worse and the Blues are actually sitting in 3rd place. The club to chase is Arsenal with 5 points, so Union SC has some work to do in week 2 needing to make up 3 points.

Union SC Heading to St. Louis

The Union SC players and its supporters groups are packing their bags and heading to St. Louis for the Missouri Invitational. At stake is a minor trophy against such clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool, as well as the host, the rival Gateway United. "It may be a non-league exhibition tourney, but this club will put its first team out their and bring home the hardware" said the clubs owner.

Blues Home Hosting BSL Final

At a capacity of 18,000 and some standing room, H20 Park might be the smallest stadium in the BSL. But it will play host to the 2011 BSL Cup Championship game. "The weather should be nice, its just too bad Union SC won't be in the match." said the Blues owner.

After Tense Moments, DeRo is Staying

It was tense for a few weeks to find one of the players that Union SC went through all the trouble to try and protect trialing overseas with Celtic. "It was a major concern. Without DeRo the 3rd slot would have been frutile. The whole reason for the initial trade was with DeRo in the picture. It's nice that it all worked out." said the Blues owner. Now the club can focus on the upcoming draft and put the drama to bed.
An Early Saints Showdown!
The season opener for the Blues will be against Gateway United. Even though the Saints roster is not yet filled for 2011, the odds of the club boasting a strong opposing lineup are very strong. "The owner over there has earned a lot of respect over here. No doubt its going to be a tough opener." This will be the 7th meeting against Gateway United and Union SC has only managed to grab 3 points once.

High Expectations for Casey in 2011

Not Going Anywhere

Union SC is ready to announce to the press that Conor Casey is staying with the club for another season. "After careful consideration his services are still an important asset. He was not the best player on the pitch during the season, but the feeling is he will be a key player in 2011." said the Blues owner. These are strong words since Casey put up some decent numbers last year.

DeRosario Drama is Unsettling

The recent news that Union Southern California's Captain, Dwayne DeRosario, was found on trial with the Scottish giant Celtic F.C., is most troubling. The 32 year old has always put up excellent numbers and would be a major loss to the league champ's if he were to go out on any kind of short term loan. "I think its safe to say that if this nonsense wasn't going on in the news right now, I would have already locked DeRo up as a Designated Player. He's a favorite of mine and a big piece in an attempt to repeat as BSL Cup champions" said the Blues owner. Hopefully, the news will be kind and DeRosario will be staying.

Mercy!!!!! The Blues Are Pouring It On 7-0

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Save some of the Majors Cup

The road to the BSL Championship is almost complete. Union S.C. now has a 7 point lead over St. Louis. Dwayne DeRosario came through with 2 goals on Saturday. Conor Casey added a goal and Steve Zakuani chipped in an assist.

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One last hope to avoid the Shut Out

The Cure are about to become the 2nd straight Honors Trophy winner to be shut out in the BSL Cup Final unless Jimmy Neilsen can get a clean sheet on Sunday.

Unsung Hero Gives Blues a 3-0 Advantage

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Eric Alexander Strikes Again
The St. Louis red card is really having an effect on the BSL Cup Final. An unsung hero has emerged and is grabbing all the headlines at the moment. Eric Alexander, who didn't even start the match has just added his 2nd goal of the game. Union S.C. now has a 3-0 lead. Do you believe!!!

Blues Extend Finals Lead to 2-0

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Cure Down to 10-Men
In Thursday action, The Cure's Brek Shea was shown a Red Card which will force St. Louis to play a man down for the remainder of the BSL Cup Final.
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Substitute Makes Em' Pay
Meanwhile, Union S.C. was allowed to have Eric Alexander sub into the match and he delivered with a goal. This extends the lead for Union S.C. to 2-0. There is still a lot of time left in the match.

Blues Take Early 1-0 Lead in Final

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Chris Wondolowski delivered the first goal of the BSL Cup Final in the 69th minute of his match on Wednesday Giving the Blues the early 1-0 lead. Jon Busch also recorded a clean sheet for Union S.C., but is sitting in reserves. "Overtime is always a thought in the back of your mind, but hopefully he will not be needed in this game" said the Blues Owner.

Blues Late Goals Take Down Manchester United

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Steve Zakuani broke a 1-1 deadlock late in the game with a pair of goals to give Union S.C. a 3-1 win over Manchester United. The Blues were unable to score until Davey Arnaud put one in the back of the net against the Red Devils defense on Sunday. Berbatov equalized off a penalty kick, before Zakuani stole the show.

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Union S.C. 3

GOALS: Zakuani x2, Arnaud

ASSISTS: None

CLEAN SHEET: None

YELLOW CARDS: DeRosario

RED CARDS: None

Manchester Utd. 1

GOALS: Berbatov

ASSISTS: None

CLEAN SHEET: None

YELLOW CARDS: Giggs, Gibson

RED CARDS: None

Manchester United to Challenge Union SC in Friendly

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Several Friendlies have been made by BSL teams for next week (July 22-25) featuring Mexican club opponents. Union S.C. has also scheduled the club's first ever friendly match for next week. Only this opponent is bound to give the Blues a worthy challenge. The EPL Superclub, Manchester United will play Union Southern California. The Red Devils squad on the field in Kansas City on July 25th will be the players present for the game. Since this is a friendly, the Blues will counter with all available position players. All Subs and Reserves will be allowed to count but it is doubtful the full roster will be available anyway since only 10 MLS teams will be playing that weekend (hence the reason there is no BSL game on tap)