The fast start was down to energy, not quality, which is why it did not last in the Union’s 3-1 loss to Sporting KC on Saturday.
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Match report: Philadelphia 1-3 Kansas City
Despite a bright early start, the Union’s performance left a lot to be desired, as Sporting Kansas City came from behind to spoil the PPL Park home opener, 3-1.
Preview: Union v Sporting Kansas City
Sporting KC wants to catch Houston, the Union want to catch fire offensively. Oh, and these teams are none too fond of each other. Welcome back, MLS.
Tactics Talk: Day 2
It’s Day 2 of Talking Tactics. Time to talk defense, goalkeeping and make odd, but accurate Monty Python references.
Tactics Talk: Day 1
4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-5-1,4-2-3-1? We’re all still guessing as to the Union’s 2013 formation, so why not just talk about what we think is best?
Talking the new Union third kit with adidas North America’s Mike Walker
PSP talks to Mike Walker, the global product manager for MLS at adidas North America, about the new Philadelphia Union third kit.