The Union’s stats against Portland look mighty similar to their stats against Houston in 2011’s opening match. A year ago, they were defending a lead the whole game. What does that say about their performance last Monday?
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In pictures: Philadelphia Union Fan Fest
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow’s look at Wednesday night’s fan fest.
Nowak: Too early to judge. Califf: Super stoked and amped. More news.
Nowak progress will come with time. Califf says team is “super stoked and amped” to play at PPL on Sunday. Gomez likes to take free kicks and PKs. Seattle thrashed, LA shocked. Walt Bahr remembers John “Clarkie” Souza. More news.
Analysis & player ratings: Timbers 3-1 Union
Not much went right on Monday night for the Union in their 3-1 opening day loss in Portland. PSP offers analysis and player ratings on what was good, bad and simply not yet worked out from the season opener.
Timbers 3-1 Union: Looking at some numbers
What does data from the Opta-powered Chalkboard feature at MLSsoccer.com tell us about Monday night’s loss in Portland?
Further post-game reaction, quotes, power rankings and more
Round up of local match reports and more postgame quotes. Sakiewicz says Union’s focus is on winning over area soccer fans, not casual sport fans. IS it power rankings time already? More news.