The Union’s signing of Oka Nikolov may reveal a lot about how John Hackworth finds players he wants. Also, a look at the Brazil protests and the great new MLS show on NBC Sports Network.
Author: Dan Walsh
Player of the Week: Conor Casey
With two goals and a continued core role in the Union’s passing game, Conor Casey is the Philadelphia Player of the Week.
Union acquire goalkeeper Oka Nikolov
Philadelphia Union have acquired veteran Bundesliga goalkeeper Oka Nikolov. Updated with comments from Hackworth’s news conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Analysis & player ratings: DCU 3-1 Union
Don Anding shines, Keon Daniel doesn’t, and a healthy D.C. midfield finally emerges for a bit. PSP has analysis and player ratings on Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup match.
Hackworth after one year: An assessment
John Hackworth replaced Peter Nowak as head coach of the Union one year ago. PSP takes a big picture look at the job he has done since then.
Match report: D.C. United 3-1 Philadelphia Union
Dwayne De Rosario scored a hat trick to lead D.C. United on to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals and knock the Union out of the tournament.