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Moving up, vote MacMath, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 21, 2011 at 9:43 am × 1 comment

Power rankings. Vote MacMath. Sheanon Williams love. Torres honorable mention. Midweek games could affect Eastern Conference standings. Chandler says it is USA. Holden returns. More news.

Pfeffer & Langley legitimize Union local ties

by Dan Walsh × on September 20, 2011 at 10:30 am × 5 comments

The appearances of Morgan Langley (pictured) and Zach Pfeffer in Saturday’s game marked a huge milestone for the Union: It was the first time a local product had appeared in a game for them. That’s a massive step for the Union as a franchise. Here’s why.

Featured / Profiles

The role player

by Adam Cann × on September 20, 2011 at 10:15 am × 6 comments

He’s often the focus of fan ire, but Stefani Miglioranzi remains an important member of the Union, on the field and in the locker room.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Peter Vermes

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 20, 2011 at 9:55 am × 1 comment

KYW’s Greg Orlandini and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch are joined by Sporting Kansas City head coach and Delaware Valley native Peter Vermes ahead of Friday’s big game in the latest installment of the Philly Soccer Show Podcast.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Islanders goalie training with Union, Jack Mac scores, more

by Adam Cann × on September 20, 2011 at 9:51 am × 0 comments

Harrisburg goalie training with Union, Jack Mac scores for reserves, current MLS playoff picture, more!

Featured / Photo essays

Union-Crew in photos

by Paul Rudderow × on September 19, 2011 at 9:50 pm × 3 comments

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Philadelphia Union Saturday night’s 1–0 win over the Eastern Conference leading Columbus Crew. Nowak looked to change their winless ways by played many of the younger players.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Analysis and player ratings: Union 1-0 Crew

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on September 19, 2011 at 10:44 am × 13 comments

Strong defense + Roger “Mighty Mouse” Torres + Le Toux can score again = VICTORY!!!!!!

Daily news roundups / Featured

“We broke the curse,” winning is a youthful feeling, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 19, 2011 at 10:18 am × 1 comment

Nowak says curse broken. Reaction to Saturday’s big win. On choosing youth. Spelling, schmelling. Union reserves fall to Crew reserves. Beckham is good for a laugh. More news.