Archive for October, 2013

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Fabinho appeal, Cruz love, Temple, Penn State, and Delaware in NCAA Top 25, more

Will Union appeal Fabinho’s red card? Who will play fullback absent both Fabinho and Sheanon Williams? 3 local colleges in national top 25. Anti-FIFA protests in Brazil. More.

Union

Hero for a day: Kleberson emerges from shadows

That the highest paid Union player may have saved the season with one kick is only remarkable if you know the whole story.

Fan Culture

River Cup 2013: Living the dream, part 2

You know that feeling when you step on to the PPL Park pitch and the PA announcer says your name and you see yourself on the video screen? We don’t either. Thankfully, Scott Pugh is here to tell you about it.

Photo essays

The River Cup in pictures: Union FO 1-3 Sons of Ben

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at Sunday’s Third Annual River Cup featuring the Sons of Ben vs. the Union Front Office at PPL Park.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

River Cup raises big bucks, power rankings, locals at USWNT U-17/18 camp

River Cup raised nearly $40,000 for Union Foundation. Power rankings update. Four locals called up for USWNT U-17/18 camp. Who could clinch playoff spot this weekend? More news.

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Player ratings

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-0 TFC

Kleberson bailed the Union out in a match in which the forwards were far from clinical in front of goal.

Photo essays

Photo Essay: Union 1-0 Toronto FC

PSP photographer Earl Gardner shares his look at Saturday’s massive win over over Toronto FC.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Kléberson

With one swing of his foot, Kleberson wrote a new and indelible line in the story of the Philadelphia Union.

Daily news roundups

Reaction to The Goal, The Win, SoBs win River Cup, East standings roundup, USMNT roster, more

Reaction to the Kleberson goal. Gaddis’ gutsy performance. Sons of Ben win River Cup, 3-1. Eastern Conference standings. USMNT roster for final WC qualifiers released. More news.

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Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Toronto FC

Scoreless and down to ten men for the final 13 minutes of the game, the Union needed a difference maker. In the 95th minute, Kleberson became that man.