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Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 1-4 Galaxy

Wednesday’s 4-1 loss at the hands of the Galaxy could have gone a whole lot differently.

Union 1-4 Galaxy postgame press conference, locker room interviews, and quotes

Postgame video of John Hackworth’s press conference and locker room interviews with Bakary Soumare, Jose Kleberson, Ray Gaddis, Amobi Okugo and Sheanon Williams. Plus, Union and Galaxy postgame quote sheet.

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-4 LA Galaxy

Despite a strong first half showing, the Union faded down the stretch, allowing the visiting Galaxy to score three unanswered second half goals for a 4-1 victory.

Preview: Union vs LA Galaxy

LA will want at least a point against a Union squad that has maintained a flimsy home fortress. The local lads should see a midweek matchup as the perfect moment to pounce on a tired and injury-laden opponent.

Garfan traded to Chivas

The Philadelphia Union trade Gabriel Farfan to Chivas USA for allocation money and a 2014 first round draft pick.

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-0 Fire

The Union managed to steal three points in Chicago, but outside of Zac MacMath, Jack McInerney and Sebastien Le Toux’s pinpoint delivery, there were precious few positives.

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Chicago Fire

Zac MacMath stonewalled the Fire until Jack McInerney and Sebastien Le Toux could steal all three points for the visitors. PSP has a match report, stats and video highlights.

Preview: Union at Chicago

The Union have been a counterattacking team on the road in 2013. Can they revert to a less possession-based style at Chicago without sacrificing the improved fluidity seen against Seattle?

Soumare could start vs. Chicago

The former all-star looks set to replace injured center back Jeff Parke in Saturday’s nationally televised game. “My expectation is that he makes the most of this,” Union manager John Hackworth said.

UPDATED with quotes from Soumare.

Union salary breakdown: Steals, deals & … trades?

PSP analyzes Philadelphia Union’s salary breakdown and identifies the steals (like Ray Gaddis, pictured), veteran bargains, surprises, and winner of the Juan Diego Gonzalez Award. Also, we take a look at several potential trade scenarios for Bakary Soumare.