PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Friday’s nights 2–1 loss to Colorado Rapids. Here are some photos from Friday’s match. (Click on the photo for a full-size photo.)

Amy Rodriguez of the US Women’s World Cup Team was honored at the Union match.

Lori Lindsey of the US Women’s World Cup Team was honored at the Union match.

Nicole Barnhart of the US Women’s World Cup Team was honored at the Union match.

Danny Bonaduce at the Union match.

The teams take the pitch for the start of the match.

Rodriguez, Lindsey and Barnhart taking the field at the Union match.

Independence soccer players from the World Cup Team.

Brian Carroll gets some air to play the ball.

Sebastien Le Toux taken to the pitch one more time.

Keon Daniel bringing the ball under control.

Sons of Ben getting a bit chippy at the match.

Sheanon Williams working the midfield.

Gabriel Farfan’s cross couldn’t find Le Toux.

Danny Mwanga’s scissors kick couldn’t find the net.

Justin Mapp with a cross to Danny Mwanga.

Roder Torres was everywhere.

Sheanon Williams seeing red in more than one way.

Carlos Valdes! How does it NOT go in for you?

Michael Farfan waits to take on Drew Moor.

Sebastien Le Toux with a close in shot.

Danny Califf getting position on Drew Moor.

Danny Califf pushes forward late in the match.

Roger Torres scores a late game goal.

Photo essay by Paul Rudderow. To see more photos go to my Flickr site at http://www.flickr.com/photos/39285097@N02/