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A wowzer, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 8, 2011 at 12:57 pm × 3 comments

Reaction and quotes from the Union’s dramatic comeback draw with New England. Four Independence players named to WPS Best XI. More news.

Match Report: Union 4-4 Revolution

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on September 8, 2011 at 7:47 am × 23 comments

The Union fight back from a three goal deficit after giving up four first half New England goals in a wide open and entertaining match at PPL Park on Wednesday night.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Union v Revolution

by Adam Cann × on September 7, 2011 at 10:36 am × 22 comments

The Union blew through the Revs at Gillette Stadium in July. But this New England team has their captain back, and some new faces to help him out. Meanwhile, Philly will give Zac MacMath his full debut in front of a raucous PPL Park crowd. [Update: Brian Carroll now listed as probable]

Daily news roundups

Focus is on MacMath, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 7, 2011 at 10:35 am × 2 comments

With New England at PPL Park tonight, the focus will be on MacMath. Vote Le Toux for Goal of the Week. Reaction to USMNT loss. More news.

Featured / Local

Things that make you go “Shhhh”

by Andy Dillon × on September 7, 2011 at 10:30 am × 10 comments

What was that shushing all about against Real Salt Lake?

Featured / MLS

The real reason the Union aren’t winning

by Dan Walsh × on September 6, 2011 at 10:30 am × 23 comments

The Union’s six-game winless streak is just part of a larger, three-month-long trend. Want to know the real reason the Union aren’t winning lately? PSP explains.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Analysis and player ratings: RSL 2-1 Union

by Adam Cann × on September 6, 2011 at 10:07 am × 5 comments

Seba scored, MacMath and Mapp played well, Migs filled in well… and the Union still lost. Which god of soccer did we tick off, anyways?

Featured / Match stats / Statistics

Stat chat: Mondragon

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 6, 2011 at 9:59 am × 3 comments

With Faryd Mondragon expected to be out for two to four weeks, here’s a look at his statistics for the season so far.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Mondy x-ray, Union record, Garfan for US, Libya has a new flag

by Adam Cann × on September 6, 2011 at 9:19 am × 2 comments

Mondragon tweets x-ray of broken finger, Union and NE have same record since July, a Lalas says Garfan for national team, Bob Bradley a finalist again.

Featured / Profiles

MacMath: “They wanted to tell me I was ready.”

by Adam Cann × on September 5, 2011 at 5:03 pm × 1 comment

Zac MacMath took questions from the media Monday afternoon, and it looks increasingly likely he will get his first MLS start on Wednesday.