Reading United’s impressive run in the Premier Development League ended this weekend after they lost 2-1 to eventual champs Portland in the PDL playoff semifinals. Reading then lost the third place match on penalty kicks.
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Union v Crew in pictures
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s photo essay of Thursday night’s loss to Columbus.
Philadelphia Union 1-2 Columbus Crew
Steven Lenhart’s two beautifully headed goals sank the Union 2-1 on Thursday night. PSP has post-game analysis, player ratings, photos and video highlights.
They gotta come from somewhere
The local press thinks local soccer doesn’t “mean much,” barely covering regional, state and national championship appearances by area clubs. We look at four players born within a year of one another who played together or against one another in local high schools and clubs that are now successful professionals. Because those professionals, they gotta come from somewhere.
Union mid-season report card
With 15 of 30 games in hand, Philadelphia Union has played half a season. That means it’s time to hand out mid-season grades. We have one for every player and the front office, so hop in to check out the better-late-than-never report card.
Union-Revolution in pictures
A selection of the photos from Saturday’s match against the Revolution by the PSP’s Niclolae Stoian, from the highs of Le Toux goals, to low of the damn free kick. And shoes.