Match previews

Preview: Philadelphia Union at Columbus Crew

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on August 19, 2011 at 10:19 am × 4 comments

In a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, defense will be the priority for both sides and it is hard to see either team going out and claiming three points.

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Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. FC Dallas

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on August 12, 2011 at 10:33 am × 3 comments

The Philadelphia soccer community has been buzzing this week with the National Team in town and today’s signing of Freddy Adu. The Union should harness that positivity and claim their first win over visiting FC Dallas.

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Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Houston Dynamo

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on August 6, 2011 at 9:58 am × 5 comments

The Union are slumping, but Houston has yet to win a match on the road in 2011. This one may be a case of first goal wins.

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Preview: Philadelphia Union at Chicago Fire

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on August 3, 2011 at 11:08 am × 8 comments

The Union look to rebound quickly from disappointment, while Chicago’s focus is elsewhere. Not a good idea for a last place team. It has all the makings of a Union romp, but can Danny Mwanga and Sebastien Le Toux finish their chances?

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Preview: Philadelphia Union at San Jose Earthquakes

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on July 8, 2011 at 10:00 am × 1 comment

With the Jordan Harvey trade looming large over the Union, they are granted a bit of a reprieve with Steven Lenhart’s suspension. The PSP previews a Union team that should be able to get the job done in San Diego.

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Opposition report: DC United

by Adam Cann × on July 1, 2011 at 10:30 am × 0 comments

DC United has a ton of offensive talent but has struggled to play a complete game. The Union meet them during a period of transition, as the I-95 rivals try to integrate Dwayne de Rosario into their squad.

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Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Chivas USA

by Dan Walsh × on June 24, 2011 at 8:12 am × 3 comments

The Union will aim to end a poor week with a direction-changing win against a decent Chivas USA team that features former Union player Alejandro Moreno and former Reading United player Zarek Valentin. PSP previews (sort of).