Preview: Union at Chicago Fire
A win on the weekend would give the Union some breathing room and make the next four matches much easier to handle.
Articles written by: Adam Cann
Adam played soccer for Haverford College and now writes about Philadelphia Union with the kind of tactical analysis rarely seen in the US. He believes soccer bars that don't open for the early game are not soccer bars. Follow him on Twitter @PSPadam. Email him at acann@phillysoccerpage.com.
Match previews
Press Conference
Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s midweek press conference
Jim Curtin spoke about Chicago Fire, Maurice Edu, Brian Carroll, Ilsinho, and international call-ups in his midweek press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Match previews
Preview: Union vs Sporting Kansas City
A win would go a long ways toward establishing some sense of playoff safety for Philly.
Player ratings
Analysis & player ratings: Columbus Crew 1-2 Philadelphia Union
Keegan Rosenberry’s quickfire response earned the Union a huge three points in Columbus.
Commentary
Both is not an option: Curtin, Yaro, and Tribbett
Can Jim Curtin continue to rotate center backs and play matchups? More importantly, should he?
Match previews
Preview: Union at Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew finally earned their first win since May last weekend. Can the Union bounce back against a dangerous team that suddenly sees the playoffs as a real possibility?
Daily news roundups
Sore foot for Ilsinho, no return dates for Edu & Carroll, more news
Ilsinho has a sore foot, no timetable for Edu or Carroll, Ethan Finlay rounding into form for Wednesday’s opponent, Columbus Crew.
Player ratings
Player ratings & analysis: Union 1-3 Toronto FC
Ken Tribbett’s rough night overshadowed a number of other consistent problems that have plagued the second half of the Union’s 2016 season.
Daily news roundups
“It is just one game,” quick turnaround for Union, Steel lose it late, Neymar leads Brazil to gold
Union wilt at home, Steel give up two late goals, Neymar’s free kick and penalty lead Brazil, and Robbie Rogers posts about homophobic abuse in USL match.
Postgame
Postgame video and quotes: Union 1-3 Toronto FC
Remarks from Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin, Tranquillo Barnetta, Keegan Rosenberry, Andre Blake, Chris Pontius, and Toronto FC head coach Greg Vanney, Drew Moor, and Jozy Altidore.
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