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Daily news roundups

Nowak calls out Union, other news

Peter Nowak calls out the Union, Bob Bradley makes googly eyes at Aston Villa, and Joey Barton does his best Ron Jeremy imitation. Yep, it’s the news roundup from the weekend.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Philadelphia Union 0-2 D.C. United

Two bad plays, two goals, one loss for Philadelphia Union. A rough game on a soaked field led to a road loss against the club with the league’s worst record. PSP has post-game analysis, video highlights, photos and player ratings.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Philadelphia Union at D.C. United

The Union renew their fledgling rivalry with D.C. United this Sunday with a trip to RFK stadium. PSP previews.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids

The Union play their 5th game in 15 days as Colorado comes to town, led by Philly product and MLS all-star center midfielder Jeff Larentowicz. PSP has a preview of what to expect on the field and in the stands.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Real Salt Lake

The Union host Real Salt Lake to end a three-game scheduling nightmare that’s pitted them against three of the league’s best teams in just seven days.

Featured / Reading United AC

Reading United falls in PDL semis

Reading United’s impressive run in the Premier Development League ended this weekend after they lost 2-1 to eventual champs Portland in the PDL playoff semifinals. Reading then lost the third place match on penalty kicks.

Reading United: Previews

Reading United in PDL semifinals tonight

Reading United vies for the United Soccer Leagues’ Premier Development League championship this weekend in Portland, Ore. Tonight’s semifinal game is streamed live online at http://www.usllive.com at 10:30 p.m.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Philadelphia Union 1-2 Columbus Crew

Steven Lenhart’s two beautifully headed goals sank the Union 2-1 on Thursday night. PSP has post-game analysis, player ratings, photos and video highlights.

Match previews / Union

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew

The first place Columbus Crew pay a visit to Philadelphia Union tonight led by one of Guillermo Barros Schelotto and one of the league’s best defenses, while the Union hope the PPL Park advantage can translate into an upset.

Featured / Season Reviews / Union

Union mid-season report card

With 15 of 30 games in hand, Philadelphia Union has played half a season. That means it’s time to hand out mid-season grades. We have one for every player and the front office, so hop in to check out the better-late-than-never report card.