The Union can play without pressure against New England, but that means they have to show what type of game they are capable of. Can head coach John Hackworth finally get the team to play possession soccer?
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Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-2 Crew
Hackworth is now the Union’s full time manager, but his team is in disarray. Can the Union boss put together a side than can compete for the rest of 2012?
Hackworth named Union manager
Union remove interim tag from Hackworth and make him permanent Team Manager. Sakiewicz says Hackworth deserves it and that “John has a plan.”
Match report: Union 1-2 Columbus Crew
The Union squandered the best chances Wednesday night, setting the stage for a dramatic winner for the Crew, late in stoppage time.
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?
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.