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Farfans highlight the differing development tracks

While Michael Farfan’s path to MLS culminated in the SuperDraft, Gabriel Farfan’s path to MLS (and possibly out of it) included a stop in Mexico.

Analysis / Union

Hackworth after one year: On tactics

One year ago, John Hackworth took over the reins as the Union’s head coach. PSP looks at his tactical acumen as his first year as head coach concludes.

Player ratings

Analysis & player ratings: DCU 3-1 Union

Don Anding shines, Keon Daniel doesn’t, and a healthy D.C. midfield finally emerges for a bit. PSP has analysis and player ratings on Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup match.

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Season Reviews / Union

Hackworth after one year: An assessment

John Hackworth replaced Peter Nowak as head coach of the Union one year ago. PSP takes a big picture look at the job he has done since then.

Postgame

Postgame quotes: DC United 3-1 Philadelphia Union

Postgame quotes from John Hackworth, Amobi Okugo, and Don Anding after the Union’s disappointing 3-1 loss to DC United in fourth round US Open Cup play.

Union match reports

Match report: D.C. United 3-1 Philadelphia Union

Dwayne De Rosario scored a hat trick to lead D.C. United on to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals and knock the Union out of the tournament.

Union

Is the glass half full for the Union?

There have been some woeful games yet the Union find themselves in third pace in the Eastern Conference. While a tough road lies ahead, is there reason to be hopeful for a November season?

Match previews / US Open Cup

USOC Preview: Union at DC United

Last season the Union needed a US Open Cup run to keep spirits high as they spun down the Nowak rabbit hole. A year later, the team they beat to keep the 2012 USOC run alive is equally desperate for a catalyzing victory in cup competition.

Player ratings

Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 3-0 Crew

The Union needed a win, badly. And with Brian Carroll setting the tone for his side, they ran out easy 3-0 winners.

Postgame

Union 3-0 Crew: Postgame quotes and video

Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and locker room intervies with Ray Gaddis, Jack McInerney, Brian Carroll, and Amobi Okugo, plus postgame quote sheet.