Left back, left midfield, left winger — Bobby Convey’s played them all over the last year. Now Convey (pictured, at left) doing it for the league’s best team. This week’s roundup of Philadelphians abroad examines the Philly native’s new role for Kansas City, as well as performances by other Philly area natives in the pros this past weekend.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Saturday afternoon’s Philadelphia Union 1-0 win over Columbus Crew at PPL Park.
Round up of the post-game reports, video of Rafa Marquez being the worst, Ashley Young’s latest dive is (incredibly) worse than his last.
One goal was just enough for the Union as they scraped out their first victory of 2012.
The young midfielder had surgery on Friday to repair an MCL sprain and “minor” meniscus damage.
PSP proposes a zero striker formation for the Union and breaks down the home team’s matchup with the Columbus Crew, a bad team making the most of what they’ve got.
Roger Torres to have surgery today on his left knee. Nowak says as new players settle into the squad, time is on the Union’s side. Freddy Adu wants to break down defenders and take people on. Predictions and more.
The week’s live soccer listings for your TV and computer. Four Union teams – Berlin, Philadelphia, La Calera and Sante Fe – are on TV this weekend.
The Union will play Bundesliga side Schalke 04 at PPL Park on Wednesday, May 9.
The Union have only been Columbus once in their history. We’ve got match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more.
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