Analysis & Player Ratings: Sporting KC 1-1 Union
Once again, Philly goes into Kansas City with a plan and executes it well, earning a desperately needed point. Jim Curtin is getting buy-in just in time for the stretch run.
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Postgame
Postgame quotes: Sporting KC 1-1 Union
Comments from Jim Curtin, Brian Carroll, and Brian Brown following the Union’s 1-1 draw in Kansas City.
Union match reports
Recap: Sporting Kansas City 1–1 Philadelphia Union
In a rollicking, end-to-end game that could have seen more goals but for the excellent play of both goalkeepers, especially Sporting Kansas City’s Andy Gruenebaum, the Union left KC with a point, as the teams drew, 1–1.
Match previews
Preview: Philadelphia Union at Sporting Kansas City
The Union’s win over KC in May was a preview of the tactics Jim Curtin has implemented since taking over. So can Philly repeat the feat?
Transfer News
Union sign Algerian goalkeeper Rais M’Bolhi
The Union have announced the signing of Algerian national team goalkeeper Rais M’Bolhi. Backup goalkeeper Brian Holt has been waived.
Player ratings
Stock Rising, Stock Falling: Union 0-1 Crystal Palace
After the Union fell 1-0 to Crystal Palace in Friday night’s friendly at PPL Park, we look at the individual performances that stood out, and those that fell short.
Postgame
Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 0-1 Crystal Palace
Video and transcript of Jim Curtins’s postgame press conference and locker room interviews with Danny Cruz, Pedro Ribeiro, and Brian Browm. Also, postgame quote sheet.
Union match reports
Match report: Philadelphia Union 0-1 Crystal Palace
An Ethan White own goal was all that separated the Crystal Palace and the Union, though Andre Blake’s heroics kept the scoreline from being far more lopsided.
Match previews
Preview: Union vs Crystal Palace
Adam Cann on what to expect when the Union host Crystal Palace in Friday’s friendly.
Player ratings
Analysis & player ratings: Fire 1-1 Union
Strong showings from Sebastien Le Toux, and center back pairing Maurice Edu and Ethan White, on a night when both the Union and Fire struggles to create shots on goal from open play.
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