“Baffling” — Recaps & reaction to Union USOC loss
Terrible officiating, cynical play, and the Union didn’t finish the few chances they created: Recaps, reaction and quotes from a hard ending to a great run. More FIFA corruption – hurray!
Archive for July, 2012
Daily news roundups / Featured
Featured / Union / Union match reports
Match report: Union 0-2 Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City ended the Union’s US Open Cup run in the semifinals on Wednesday night, earning a 2-0 victory in physical match.
Featured / Match previews / Union
Preview and tactics: Union vs Sporting KC
The Union want the cup. KC wants the cup too. Only one team can have it, which means Jack McInerney needs to remind SKC what a first half brace looks like.
Featured / Union
PSP talks to Union striker Antoine Hoppenot
Antoine Hoppenot has been in spectacular form for the Union this season. PSP talks to him about his role on the team, adjustments he has made since college, and fitting into the Philly locker room.
Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History
Before Hoppenot, there was Fidelia
A supplemental draft pick from New Jersey whose first language is French lighting up games as a super sub—sound familiar? Meet Pat Fidelia of the NASL’s Philadelphia Fury.
Fans' View / Featured
Fans’ View: That Doopin’ Feelin’
Do you know what it feels like to ride a unicorn across a rainbow eating a perfect cheeseburger just after being given a pot of gold? Neither does Seth Finck, but he thinks Doop might be pretty close.
Daily news roundups / Featured
We want the Cup, more news
US Open Cup previews. Hackworth expects fast and physical game. KC want revenge. Union players all over the weekly awards. More news.
Featured / MLS / Union
The case for John Hackworth
PSP makes the case to drop John Hackworth’s interim tag and keep him as Philadelphia Union manager on a more permanent basis.
Featured / Player ratings / Union
Analysis & player ratings: Union 3-0 Toronto FC
In a battle of the cellar dwellers, the Union earned their second consecutive league victory, pounding Toronto FC in a match that could have been far more lopsided.
Featured / Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Michael Farfan
The Philly Player of the Week is Michael Farfan. Could there be any doubt? He was just too nasty. PSP lays it out.
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