Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union at Atlanta United
It’s not about what happens to you, but your reaction to it that matters.
— Epictetus
Articles written by: Chris Gibbons
Chris Gibbons is the captain of noted PSP feeder club West Philly FC, and the co-host of the All3Points podcast (@all3points). He writes columns and match analyses in addition to his editing duties, and his pieces are often full of Douglas Adams quotes or the kind of music that shows his nearly middle age.
Analysis
Player of the Week / Union
Players of the week: Austin Trusty and Mark McKenzie
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Analysis / Union
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Match previews
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Player of the Week
Player of the week: Mark McKenzie
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Union stars in an alternate universe
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Player of the Week
Player of the week: Santi Moar
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Match previews
Match Preview: Philadelphia Union at Toronto FC
Can the Union keep their winning ways going with a trip north of the border against the defending champions?
Player ratings / Union
Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 3 – 2 D.C. United
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