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The Indian summer of Veljko Paunovic

by Dan Walsh × on August 24, 2011 at 10:00 am × 18 comments

Veljko Paunović went two years without playing a professional match. He hadn’t played more than 10 games in a season since 2007. So what on earth is he doing coming into his own for the Union at age 34?

Power rankings drop, H-Burg friendly, Cheeseteaks & more

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 24, 2011 at 9:50 am × 1 comment

The Union drops in the power ranking roundup. Tonight’s friendly in Harrisburg. The Serb says it is time to grow up. Independence previews. MLS wins again in Mexico. Mourinho’s wacky world, more news.

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Stat chat: Union at Columbus

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 23, 2011 at 10:25 am × 3 comments

The Union’s road record continues to disappoint, as does their record when conceding first, resulting in the team’s longest winless streak since 2010. A look at the match stats from Saturday’s loss in Columbus plus an attempt to measure the Union’s offensive production.

Daily news roundups / Featured

“Wildcard” returns, Richter vs Anibaba, John gone

by Adam Cann × on August 23, 2011 at 8:14 am × 3 comments

Thorne Holder is back, Le Toux is on Le Tweet, and it’s almost time for Independence Cup Fever Weekend!

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Holder returns to the Union

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 22, 2011 at 2:30 pm × 3 comments

The Union announced on Monday that they have reacquired Thorne Holder.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Player ratings and analysis: Union loss in Columbus

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 22, 2011 at 12:14 pm × 12 comments

Analysis and player ratings from the Union’s loss in Columbus. Rotating rosters, cheap turnovers, an absence of attacking runs, poor ball movement – is the offensive malaise creating a confidence problem in the defense?

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Slip and fall, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 22, 2011 at 9:42 am × 8 comments

After falling six points behind the Crew after Saturday’s loss to Columbus, the Union drop to fourth place, two points behind second place Kansas City, one point behind third place Houston. Roundup of reaction to the Independence WPS Super Semifinal win at PPL Park, more news.

Featured / Photo essays

Philadelphia 2-0 magicJack in photos

by Michael Long × on August 21, 2011 at 5:03 pm × 0 comments

PSP photographer Michael Long’s photo essay of the the Philadelphia Independence’s 2-0 win over magicJack at PPL Park to advance to the WPS Championship.