Earl Gardner’s photo essay of the home opener, including the Stache Bash charity event in support of Help Kick Hunger and the view of the game from the River End.
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SI: Union in crisis. More on Califf contro. Power rankings tumble. Capt. Adu. More news.
SI says unpolished attack, goalkeeping gaffes, and Califf controversy equal a real crisis at the Union. Power rankings tumble as six teams in the East remain winless. Adu named captain of Olympic qualifiers team. Fabrice Muamba’s condition improving.
Philadelphians abroad
Philly locals faced off against each other for the first time in an MLS match at PPL Park, but it wasn’t necessarily pretty for either of them. Meanwhile, two other local products made their MLS debuts. PSP rounds up the performances of Philly players around the world.
In pictures: Union 1-2 Rapids
PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz’s photo essay of Sunday’s home opener at PPL Park.
Match Report: Philadelphia 1-2 Colorado
The Union remain winless in 2012 when, despite controlling the match throughout, another goalkeeping miscue led to a second straight defeat.
Home opener 2012: Getting there, parking there and more
Public transportation, parking information and more ahead of Sunday’s season opener.