Despite the big city, Philadelphia Union operate as a small market team. Here’s where they fall into the grand scheme of things in MLS, along with evaluations of every other MLS club as well and how this status affects everything the team does. After readers’ requests for this post, here you go.
While the shellacking of Guatemala may have put visions of sugar plums in many fans’ heads, tournament soccer is a different animal than international friendlies, even against the likes of Belize.
After a slow start and some timely substitutions, the U.S. swept Guatemala aside in some style, 6–0 in the warmup game for the Gold Cup.
Coach Jurgen Klinsmann needs to learn a lot about the crew he has in a very short amount of time. The Gold Cup warmup game against Guatemala should help.
The US roster for the Gold Cup has been announced and Jack McInerney is on it. Jurgen Klinsmann says McInerney “is in good hands in Philadelphia” and that John Hackworth gave “great input” on his selection.
The league is working hard to get more non-gameday related MLS coverage in front of viewers. Earl Reed explores.
Another goal from the suddenly on fire Jozy Altidore helped the US grab all 9 points on offer over their most recent string of qualifiers.
With the U.S. riding a three-game winning streak (including the 4–3 friendly victory over Germany), and what promises to be a lively home support in Rio Tinto, the home team is the clear favorite.
PSP talks with Ethan White ahead of DC United’s US Open Cup showdown with the Philadelphia Union.
The USMNT put together perhaps their most complete performance of the Jurgen Klinsmann era, and soundly defeated Panama 2–0 to move to the top of the Hex.
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