A Call for Reinforcements
With the opening of the month-long mid-season transfer window on July 15th, we take a look at what issues the Union need to address and suggest some possible signings.
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Streaking Islanders
The City Islanders have seen an end to the run of bad luck that marked the beginning of the season and currently sit in fourth place in the league. The sole remaining USL team in the US Open Cup, they recently dispatched New York Red Bulls in extra time and will face DC United on July 21st. On July 27th they host the Union in a friendly. Here’s a look at their recent form with an eye on some players to watch.
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Postgame: Union 1 – 2 San Jose
The Union lose their perfect home record as San Jose steals the game at the death. PSP has a recap, with photos, video highlights, and player ratings.
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My South Africa story
PSP’s Ryan Pine made the trip from Philly to South Africa for the World Cup. Now he’s back to share a story full of ostriches, electrocutions, great wine, mass hysteria, and dreaming the impossible dream.
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Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Philadelphia Union kick off a four-game home stretch on Saturday as Philly native Bobby Convey and the San Jose Earthquakes come to town. PSP previews a game that will pit the hometown kid Convey against the guy the Union took instead of him, Shea Salinas, as well as top pick Danny Mwanga against the predicted No. 1 pick the Union passed on, Ike Opara.
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The Human Perspective at the World Cup
South African writer Ivan Vladislavic talks with PSP about the ground level impact of the World Cup on the country’s people and how building soccer stadiums may or may not impact the lives of South Africans, with a few parallels to Philadelphia Union’s new digs in Chester.
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A few things that could be improved at PPL Park
The first game at PPL Park was awesome. But I would make these small changes to make the 2nd game even better…
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Union draw Chivas, Califf wants more
The Union got a much needed point on the road against Chivas. But the promise of their strong start in the match was not matched by a strong finish and Captain Califf says a point on the road is not enough.
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Shavar Thomas: Gone in 35 minutes
Shavar Thomas heads to Kansas City in a trade, stamping on the Union the latest Peter Nowak lesson: Don’t have a horrendous first game for the Union, or you may never play for them again. First Dave Myrie, now Thomas. Is Toni Stahl next?
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Four Independence players on WPS All-Star rosters
WPS All-Star rosters for tonight’s game: Four Independence players made the team, but Seger will sit out due to injury.
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