Aston Villa made Nathan Delfouneso’s first half tally stand up, winning 1-0 over the Philadelphia Union in a tightly contested friendly at PPL Park on Wednesday night.
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Fans’ view: PPL Park steps onto the world stage
Philly fans have two opportunities to show the world how great the Union’s support is with the Aston Villa friendly and All-Star Game.
Villa in the house, Reading playoff win, more news
Villa friendly. Okugo named to Team of the Week. Reading United advances in PDL Eastern Conference Playoffs. Thieves hit local youth soccer club hard. Cosmos plan. Poor soccer ticket sales at Olympics? More news.
The other Farfan (and other displaced midfielders)
Gabriel Farfan has been dazzling with his ball skills. What could he do if returned to midfield? PSP explores the possibilities for him and the rest of the displaced Union midfielders.
Player of the Week: Carlos Valdes
Carlos Valdes is your unanimous and deserving player of the week. The Union captain earned an All-Star nod and notched a winner with his first goal of the season.
Philadelphians Abroad: Gaudette starts for Red Bulls
Hummelstown native Bill Gaudette made his first start in a New York Red Bulls jersey on Sunday.