Was the no-call handball the primary reason for three points becoming one on Saturday?
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Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-2 Sounders
There were plenty of chances to win the match – the final uncalled penalty aside – but the Union left too much space for Seattle in the attacking third and paid the price.
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-2 Seattle Sounders
After falling behind early in the first half to an Eddie Johnson goal, two excellent strikes from Danny Cruz gave the Union a brief second half lead only for Mauro Rosales to equalize for the visitors and set up a tense and chippy finish.
Preview: Union vs Sounders
The Sounders can’t score, but then again neither could the Revolution. The Union’s shaky defense needs to step up if the team wants to earn full points against a desperate Western Conference foe.
What’s the idea behind theme nights?
Saturday is Star Wars theme night at PPL Park. PSP talks to Cara Joftis, the Union’s vice president for marketing, about how the promotion came about.
Player Ratings: Union 0-2 Revolution
There was very little about which to smile in the Union’s 2-0 defeat against the Revs. Perhaps John Hackworth will shuffle his deck before Saturday’s showdown with Seattle.