Preview: Philadelphia Union at Columbus Crew
In a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, defense will be the priority for both sides and it is hard to see either team going out and claiming three points.
Articles written by: Eli Pearlman-Storch
Eli writes about Philadelphia Union as PSP’s beat writer, covering the games and going behind the scenes into the locker rooms. He also co-hosts the KYW Philly Soccer Show with Greg Orlandini. Email him at epstorch@phillysoccerpage.com. Follow him on Twitter @PSP_Eli.
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The first annual Philadelphia Union Supporters Summit
PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch reports on Wednesday night’s Supporters Summit.
Featured / Independence
PSP talks to Nicole Barnhart
The PSP talks with Independence and USWNT goalkeeper Nicole Barnhart ahead of Saturday’s WPS semifinal match at PPL Park.
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Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. FC Dallas
The Philadelphia soccer community has been buzzing this week with the National Team in town and today’s signing of Freddy Adu. The Union should harness that positivity and claim their first win over visiting FC Dallas.
Featured / USMNT
USA v Mexico match report & player ratings
Old US Soccer, meet new US Soccer. After a truly Bradley-esque first half, Jurgen Klinsmann reshuffled the team into a faster, more confident attacking outfit that almost stole a victory from Mexico.
Featured / USMNT
Preview: USA vs. Mexico
Despite an opportunity to seek revenge against Mexico in Wednesday’s match at Lincoln Financial Field, the biggest focus for the US players will be learning what new coach Jurgen Klinsmann expects of them and how they can help to put his game plan into practice.
Featured / Local
Someone owes me two points
Despite having the better chances, the Union again failed to come away with maximum points. Between some dubious refereeing decisions, questionable substitutions and a player who is becoming synonymous with failure, the Union remain on the skids.
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Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Houston Dynamo
The Union are slumping, but Houston has yet to win a match on the road in 2011. This one may be a case of first goal wins.
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Preview: Philadelphia Union at Chicago Fire
The Union look to rebound quickly from disappointment, while Chicago’s focus is elsewhere. Not a good idea for a last place team. It has all the makings of a Union romp, but can Danny Mwanga and Sebastien Le Toux finish their chances?
Featured / Local / Union
Time for change
Nakazawa and Mapp struggled mightily against Colorado, Mwanga and Le Toux can’t find the back of the net and the Union’s lack of width bites them in the ass yet again. What else is new? Oh yeah, Carlos Ruiz is gone.
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