Fred and the Union have been bloodied this season, but they’re still kicking. Now, Thierry Henry, Rafa Marquez and the Red Bulls finally come to town. But will the stars play? PSP previews.
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Philadelphia Union
A Word of Caution
One PSP contributor tells how his friend got jumped, beaten with a tire iron and carjacked at 9th and Morton streets in Chester on Tuesday night, while on his way to the U.S.-Colombia match.
Raves: Danny Califf & Michael Orozco Fiscal
Everyone loves Sebastien Le Toux, but goal-scoring doesn’t matter if you can’t stop the other team, as Philadelphia Union fans learned the hard way. Now that the shutouts are finally coming, it’s largely because of center backs Danny Califf and Michael Orozco Fiscal. PSP raves about the center back pairing of the Union’s present and hopefully the future.
Union fall 1-0 to LA Galaxy
UPDATED: An Edson Buddle goal from a David Beckham corner kick was the difference as the Union fell to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Galaxy before a record crowd at PPL Park. PSP has postgame analysis, player ratings, photos and video highlights.
Union – LA Galaxy in photos
Photos from the Union-Galaxy match.
Raves: Kyle Nakazawa
Continuing our series on why you should love particular players as much as particular bloggers do, we take a look at free-kick phenom Kyle Nakazawa, and why he should see more of the pitch.