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Raves: Matt Mahoney, the underdog come good

Of the dozens of players who have trialed with Bethlehem Steel, only one has ever made the team and returned for a second year: former Temple Owl Matt Mahoney.

Raves: Andre Blake, the best shot-stopper we’ve ever seen

No Union player drops jaws like Andre Blake, the greatest shot-stopper PSP’s Dan Walsh has ever seen. PSP offers this appreciation.

Raves: Ilson Pereira Dias Júnior, the Wizard of Ahs

Nobody hits the highlight reel quite like Ilsinho. PSP’s Pete Mazzacaro raves about Brazilian wizard.

For Valley Soccer Club, a recent Icelandic adventure continues a tradition of international travel

A soccer club from Montgomery County has been traveling overseas for over thirty years. Guest contributor Mike Freed shares the story of Valley Soccer Club and its recent adventure to Reykjavik, Iceland.

What to know about new Union Sporting Director Ernst Tanner

Who is the Union’s new Sporting Director and what can we expect from him? PSP’s Ryan Rose traces his career path and accomplishments.

One player away

The Union are one player away. Are the Union really one player away? A novella.

Win two free tickets to USMNT-Bolivia match in Chester on May 28

Share your best World Cup memories with us, and you could win tickets to the May 28 match, courtesy of Hisense, a U.S. Soccer sponsor. This post has been updated.

In Pictures: Union 0- Orlando City 2

Pretty pictures from an ugly loss.

In pictures: Bethlehem Steel: 4-1 Richmond Kickers: 1

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Columbus Crew

Chances were hard to come by as Columbus and Philadelphia both failed to score and the teams split the points.