Recap: Greece 0-0 Nigeria
Tuesday’s international friendly at PPL Park featured lots of end-to-end play but no goals. Includes video of postgame wrap with Philly.com’s Jonathan Tannenwald and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch.
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.
International Friendly
Union match reports
Match report: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Chivas USA
Conor Casey got the job done for the Union, bagging a brace as the Union snapped their two-game losing streak, 3-0.
World Cup: Second Teams
Second Teams: Belgium
After the U.S., who should you root for in the World Cup? PSP is here to tell you. Today, we kick off a three-week series in which our contributors and guest writers convince try to sell you on their respective favorites. We start with Belgium.
Player ratings
Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 3-5 Revs
While suspensions, injuries, and international duty played their part, the Union’s decision to field their least mobile centerback pairing was at the heart of the Union’s dismal loss to New England.
Player ratings
Player ratings & analysis: Union 0-1 DC United
Neither the defense nor the midfield had a bad day at the office, but proceedings grounded to a halt when the Union reached the final third against DC United.
Union match reports
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 0-1 DC United
Chris Rolfe’s 6th minute goal was enough for DC United to send the Union to their third consecutive loss.
Player ratings
Player ratings and analysis: Union 1-2 Sounders
There were definite positives from the Union’s showing in Seattle, but with their winless streak at 8 matches, they must turn positivity into points — plural — against DC United.
Analysis
Fixing the Union: A few ideas
The Union have plenty of talent, yet they’re still struggling to get results. What adjustments can John Hackworth and his team make to turn the Union into a consistent? PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch has a few ideas.
Player ratings
Analysis and player ratings: Red Bulls 2-1 Union
In falling yet again at Red Bull Arena, the Union looked confused, disorganized and at times downright disinterested.
Player ratings
Analysis and player ratings: Union 2-2 RSL
What to do with Nogueira and can someone get the Union some “No Doze”?
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