It’s an all too common sight: An opposing defender outrunning Philadelphia Union striker Lionard Pajoy (pictured). PSP makes the case for Danny Mwanga’s return to the starting lineup in place of Pajoy.
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Shot out
The Union are bottom of the league in shots and shots on goal and next to bottom in goals scored. And someone who shouldn’t has gone 473 minutes without a shot on goal.
Player of the Week: Zac MacMath
The Philadelphia Union goalkeeper’s goalless streak may have come to an end, but his good play didn’t.
MacMath! Union payroll! US Open Cup! Alligators!
MacMath for Save of the Week. Gaddis moves up in Rookie Rankings, Gomez gets honorable mention. The Union’s payroll place in global pro sports. Four area teams in opening rounds of US Open Cup. Coach of 1973 NASL champion Philadelphia Atoms survives alligator attack. More news.
Dismantle the goal: Philly-San Jose
Soccer is a blame game. Goals aren’t common, so when you give one up, everyone goes looking for someone to blame. But is it that simple? PSP dissects one of San Jose’s goals to find out.
Analysis and player ratings: Union 1-2 Earthquakes
The Union conceded too much possession and territory in the first half, and it ultimately cost them when they ran out of gas against San Jose. PSP has postgame analysis and player ratings, as well as video of post game press conference and interviews with the players.