Union

Big tallies

by Ed Farnsworth × on October 24, 2012 at 12:11 pm × 3 comments

Over the previous five games, the Union have scored 2 or more goals 3 times, winning twice. They’ve also conceded 2 or more goals twice for 2 losses. What’s happening statistically when the Union have conceded or scored 2 or more goals?

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Preview: Union at Sporting KC

by Adam Cann × on October 24, 2012 at 11:58 am × 1 comment

The Union need to bounce back from a soft showing on the road in Houston. Sporting KC wants to celebrate a conference title in front of their fans. Will Carlos Valdes find his fire and lead the Union over KC for a second time this season?

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Seven points, seven answers

by Dan Walsh × on October 23, 2012 at 11:45 am × 17 comments

Two games left, and still there’s plenty that you’re talking and thinking about with the Union. PSP runs through several key points, including whether Torres is back, Williams is done, Valdes is world class and Jack Mac is more than just a “good young player.”

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Analysis & Player Ratings: Dynamo 3-1 Union

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on October 22, 2012 at 10:54 am × 32 comments

It all went wrong for the Union in Houston, but most alarming for the coaching staff and supporters was the lack of hustle and effort over the 90 minutes.

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Match report: Houston Dynamo 3-1 Philadelphia Union

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on October 21, 2012 at 5:05 am × 30 comments

The Union were outplayed and outhustled for 90 minutes on Saturday night, falling 3-1 to the now playoff-bound Houston Dynamo.

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Preview: Union at Dynamo

by Adam Cann × on October 19, 2012 at 11:59 am × 6 comments

It’s a must-win for Houston and a proving ground for the Union. After trouncing the Dynamo at home, can Philly take their recent good form to a sold out BBVA Compass field and come out on top?

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What to do with Gabriel Gomez?

by Dan Walsh × on October 16, 2012 at 11:57 am × 25 comments

He rarely runs, but boy can he finish. So what do the Union do with their second highest paid player, Panamanian international Gabriel Gomez? PSP dives in.

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The provocateurs

by Dan Walsh × on October 9, 2012 at 12:30 pm × 9 comments

What is it about Antoine Hoppenot, the Farfans and Philadelphia Union that infuriates opponents so much? After yet another opponent leaves with a red card and the Union win 3 of 4, PSP has a little fun with this one.