The Independence assured themselves a home playoff match with a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Beat. A Veronica Boquete goal was the deciding factor in the best attended game of the season. We’ve got a full match report and player ratings.
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Stat chat: Union v Rapids
A look at the Union’s numbers in the loss to Colorado. Plus, how the Union have done when their opponent scores first, the numbers for when Le Toux and Mwanga have started together in 2011 and a look at the Union’s season averages for home and away games.
Time for change
Nakazawa and Mapp struggled mightily against Colorado, Mwanga and Le Toux can’t find the back of the net and the Union’s lack of width bites them in the ass yet again. What else is new? Oh yeah, Carlos Ruiz is gone.
Heads U lose, tails U lose
Reaction to Friday’s losses against Colorado and of Carlos Ruiz. Philly.com says Ruiz negotiations continue. Did Nowak really blame the fans? (Yes.) Independence clinch at least second place with win on Sunday. More news.
Philadelphia Union v Colorado Rapids in photos
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for the Philadelphia Union’s Friday night 2–1 loss to Colorado Rapits.
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