Archive for March, 2012

Featured / Match previews / Union

Match Preview: Union v Rapids

The Union look to challenge a Colorado defense that did more attacking than defending against Columbus, while Pablo Mastroeni tries to turn in another man of the match performance at PPL Park.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union previews, PSP in Denver, Olympic bonuses explained, more

Freddy Adu stories never stop, plenty of questions for the Union tomorrow, PSP question-exchange with Denver Post, why does the USWNT get a bonus for a gold medal while the men don’t? More.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Five questions with The Denver Post’s Nick Groke

The Denver Post’s Nick Groke answered five questions about the Colorado Rapids ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Philadelphia Union. Groke knows his stuff. If you want to know what to expect from the Rapids, check it out.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Danny Mwanga & Amy Rodriguez

Danny Mwanga is the guest as the pod looks ahead to Sunday’s Union home opener against Colorado Rapids. Then Amy Rodriguez joins the pod to talk about preparing with the USWNT for the Olympics.

Featured / Local / Quick Reference

Union v Colorado quick reference

Can’t remember how the Union has fared against the Rapids? We’ve got match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Nowak: Expect fast & physical Rapids. Should Union play MLS teams in preseason? More.

Nowak expects a fast and physical game against Colorado, says playing MLS teams in preseason wouldn’t help team to be better prepared. Torres expected to be on roster. More news.

Featured

Footy on the Telly, March 16 – March 22

Live soccer listings for your TV and computer.

Featured / Union

Meet the new U… same as the old U?

The Union’s stats against Portland look mighty similar to their stats against Houston in 2011’s opening match. A year ago, they were defending a lead the whole game. What does that say about their performance last Monday?

Featured / Photo essays

In pictures: Philadelphia Union Fan Fest

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow’s look at Wednesday night’s fan fest.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Nowak: Too early to judge. Califf: Super stoked and amped. More news.

Nowak progress will come with time. Califf says team is “super stoked and amped” to play at PPL on Sunday. Gomez likes to take free kicks and PKs. Seattle thrashed, LA shocked. Walt Bahr remembers John “Clarkie” Souza. More news.