Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 1-3 Sounders (AET)
Despite a raucous, electric atmosphere at PPL Park, the Union could not get the job done, falling to a Sounders team that rode their two attacking superstars to glory in extra time.
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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US Open Cup final match report: Union 1-3 Sounders (AET)
The Union turned in a valiant effort, but eventually gave up two goals in extra time as the visiting Seattle Sounders took home the 2014 US Open Cup.
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Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-2 New York Red Bulls
While the Union were left to rue conceding two soft goals, Jim Curtin can again take pride in the grit and determination of his side after they fought back for a 2-2 draw.
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Analysis & Player Ratings: Toronto 0-2 Union
Conor Casey and Andrew Wenger again found the back of the net, as the midfield of Cristian Maidana, Vincent Nogueira and Amobi Okugo showed just how dangerous this team can be down the stretch.
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Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Toronto FC
The Union coped well against a struggling Toronto team, taking all three points before Saturday’s return match.
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Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 4-2 Earthquakes
Jim Curtin set his team up ideally to take on a tired San Jose team, and were it not for two defensive lapses, the Union likely would have won by an even more impressive tally than 4-2.
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Match Report: Philadelphia Union 4-2 San Jose Earthquakes
Philadelphia Union twice scored a pair of goals in close succession to run away the 4-2 victors after a two-goal San Jose fight back.
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Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 0-2 Dynamo
The Union ran themselves out in the opening 45 minutes against Houston, saving little reserve for the second half and eventually slumping to defeat at the end of a grueling week.
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Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-1 Impact
Sebastien Le Toux single-handedly won Saturday evening’s match between two disappointingly poor sides.
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Stock Rising, Stock Falling: Union 0-1 Crystal Palace
After the Union fell 1-0 to Crystal Palace in Friday night’s friendly at PPL Park, we look at the individual performances that stood out, and those that fell short.
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