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That new formation in stats

by Ed Farnsworth × on November 1, 2011 at 12:01 pm × 14 comments

With two goals allowed, the five-man backline introduced in Sunday’s loss to Houston proved to be a defensive failure. But the formation was also supposed to produce offensive benefits. Did it?

Featured / Photo essays

Union v Houston: A view from the River End

by Earl Gardner × on November 1, 2011 at 11:59 am × 11 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at Sunday’s game as seen from the River End.

Featured / Union

The things we know: An open letter to Union players

by Dan Walsh × on November 1, 2011 at 10:30 am × 26 comments

We know a lot of things about Philadelphia Union. On Thursday, only one of them really matters. Here’s a brief, open letter to the Union’s players, courtesy of PSP.

Featured / Local / Union

Union-Dynamo: analysis and player ratings

by Mike Servedio × on October 31, 2011 at 2:14 pm × 21 comments

What was up with that starting lineup?

Featured / Photo essays

Philadelphia Union vs Houston Dynamo in pictures

by Nicolae Stoian × on October 31, 2011 at 10:07 am × 1 comment

PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s photo essay of Sunday night’s playoff loss at PPL Park.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Reaction to Union loss: tweets, quotes, match reports

by Ed Farnsworth × on October 31, 2011 at 9:36 am × 10 comments

A roundup of reaction to the Union’s loss to Houston Dynamo.

Featured / MLS / Union / Union match reports

Philadelphia Union 1-2 Houston Dynamo

by Mike Servedio × on October 30, 2011 at 8:27 pm × 32 comments

The Houston Dynamo will take a 2-1 lead back to Texas after downing the Union in the first leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal. UPDATE: Video highlights added.