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.
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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.
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.
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew had no answer for an inspired Union performance led by Brian Carroll and Sebastien Le Toux.
Hackworth looking for help in summer transfer window
Philadelphia Union is now looking to add players to the roster after gaining draft picks, allocation money and salary cap space in recent trades. Union manager John Hackworth explained his plans Tuesday.
Preview: Union vs Columbus Crew
Columbus can leapfrog the Union with a win, but the Union can give themselves some breathing room by knocking off the Crew. Two very similar teams vie to stay above water in the middle of the Eastern Conference at PPL Park Wednesday night.