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Raves / Union

Raves: Fafà Picault, the speedster who never backs down

He scores goals, he gets assists, and he runs faster than you’d ever believe. PSP’s Raves series covers the Gazelle.

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Union / Union match reports

Match report: Columbus Crew SC 0 – 0 Philadelphia Union

After a disappointing performance and heartbreaking loss in Houston for the U.S. Open Cup final, Philadelphia grabbed a point in Columbus against the Crew.

Player ratings / Union

U.S. Open Cup Final player ratings: Houston Dynamo 3-0 Philadelphia Union

No one gets above a 3 if you don’t want to click through.

Featured / Raves / Union

Raves: Brenden Aaronson, the unicorn

The Raves series focuses on teenager Brendan Aaronson, a rarity: A young, creative, American No. 10 with the potential to make it big. PSP’s Ryan Rose writes about the teenager from Medford, N.J.

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Match previews / Union

Match preview: Philadelphia Union at Columbus Crew

The Union face off against the Crew and themselves in a game with serious post-season implications.

Commentary / Union

What does the Open Cup loss mean for Philadelphia Union?

Philadelphia Union have been performing well in the MLS season, but their Open Cup loss was a heartbreak they’ve felt before. Ryan Rose tries to figure out how to reconcile the Union’s loss with their recent run of form.

Union match reports

U.S. Open Cup final match report: Houston Dynamo 3-0 Philadelphia Union

The Union became the first MLS team to lose three U.S. Open Cups, as Houston Dynamo secured a 3-0 victory and the trophy on a muggy Wednesday night in Texas.

Raves / Union

Raves: Jay Simpson

An author’s curiosity is piqued when the player he’s most interested in suddenly and unexpectedly becomes the talk of the town again. PSP’s Raves series continues.

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Match previews

Open Cup final preview: Philadelphia Union v. Houston Dynamo

The Philadelphia Union on the verge of the club’s first-ever trophy — can they go on the road to Houston and bring back the Open Cup?

A View from Afar / Union

Believing in the unbelievable: The Union’s current run

The Union’s play over the last week defies belief if you’ve been watching this team for years. We don’t believe what we’re seeing either, but wow, it’s all true. PSP’s Dan Walsh sorts through it.