Preview: Union vs Crew
The Crew bring a big offense to PPL Park to take on the goal-shy Union. It’s a big test of a young team’s mettle. Will they answer the bell?
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Freddy Adu: The first year
One year after joining the Union, Freddy Adu looks like a disappointment as a designated player. But is it too early to give up on him? PSP makes the case for why Adu was a good signing, why he’s fallen short of expectations, and why Michael Farfan, John Hackworth and Adu himself are the keys to Adu’s future with Philadelphia.
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Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-0 RSL
The Union needed all three points on Friday night. A conservative approach and sloppy execution kept them from achieving their goal.
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Match report: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Real Salt Lake
The Union played Real Salt Lake to a 0-0 draw on Friday night in a cagey match that failed to deliver offensive excitement on either end.
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Preview: Union vs Real Salt Lake
Though both teams are winless in August, the Union need three points much more than Real Salt Lake. John Hackworth came out and said what everybody already knew: This game is a must-win.
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Fixing Freddy
A professional at age 14, Freddy Adu has always been told he’s special. And when he has the ball he wants to do special things. However, the age of the lone dribbler is over. Can Adu adjust to the modern game, or has it already passed him by?
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Analysis & player ratings: DCU 1-1 Union
The Geiger Show and Andy Najar took center stage, while Marfan, Mac and Hop went silent. PSP has postgame analysis and player ratings of Sunday’s 1-1 tie between the Union and DC United.
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Match report: DC United 1-1 Union
The Union earned a stunning 1-1 draw on the road Sunday against DC United, as referee Mark Geiger sent off three players and disallowed two United goals, including one by Dwayne De Rosario. PSP was at RFK Stadium and has a recap, with quotes from both teams.
Match previews / Union
Preview: Union at DC United
DC’s offense has struggled lately, but the Union have struggled all over. In June, Philly was the better team but United left PPL Park with a win. Will fortunes be reversed on Sunday?
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