Union

Match previews

Preview: Union at Toronto FC

Michael Bradley is missing, but the fourteen goals of Giovinco and Jozy Altidore mean Toronto are still plenty dangerous. The Union will be without the suspended Maurice Edu as they cross the border for a showdown at BMO Field.

Summer Friendly

Philadelphia Union 1-4 AFC Bournemouth

Newly promoted Premier League side AFC Bournemouth dominated the Union tin a 4-1 win at PPL Park.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Player ratings

Player ratings and analysis: Union 3-0 Portland Timbers

A collection of stellar performances were rightly overshadowed by Andrew Wenger’s first goal of the season as the Union made their dominance count against a flaccid opponent.

Postgame

Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 3-0 Timbers

Postgame wrap with Mike and Kevin. Video of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and postgame comments from Andrew Wenger, Ray Gaddis, Vincent Nogueira, and Cristian Maidana.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Portland Timbers

Andrew Wenger’s first goal of the season, followed by a brace from Vincent Noguiera — and with Cristian Maidana assisting each goal — saw the Union dispatch Portland in an explosive 13 minute display in Saturday’s win.

Featured / Union

Eric Ayuk and the tale of Rainbow FC

Is Eric Ayuk’s former club exploiting a loophole in FIFA’s ban on third party ownership with Ayuk and other MLS players? PSP’s Dan Walsh lays out the story of a fascinating business operating on soccer’s frontier.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Portland Timbers

Portland has won six of seven games, but injuries to Darlington Nagbe and Diego Chara could make them vulnerable on the road if Philly can transition quickly.

Postgame

Postgame video: Union 2-1 DC United

Greg and Eli’s postgame wrap. Curtin’s presser. Williams and Pfeffer on the win. Aristegueita on his loan being extended to stay with the Union.

Union / Union match reports / US Open Cup

USOC match report: Philadelphia Union 2-1 DC United

Despite going a goal and a man down, the Union rallied to an impressive 2-1 victory over DC United, sending them into the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup.

Player ratings

Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-2 Impact

The weather dominated the day, as the Union were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against the visiting Impact.