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Featured / Photo essays

Independence vs Flash in Photos

PSP photographer Michael Long’s photo essay of the Independence’s 2-1 loss to WNY Flash

Featured / Match stats / Statistics

Stat Chat: Toronto v Union

The Union continued the trend begun against Chicago of more attempts on goals leading to more shots on goal and, well, more goals. Also continued was a dramatic decline in possession and passes. Plus some comparisons of the first third of the 2010 and 2011 seasons and more.

Reading United: Match Reports

Reading United 1-1 Union

Reading tie the Union 1-1 on on a long-range effort by Chris Harmon.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Friendly draw, FIFA follies, CONCACAF crisis, more news

Reading United v Union friendly ends in 1-1 draw. Mondragon for Goal of the Week. More power rankings. FIFA follies, CONCACAF crisis, more news.

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Philadelphia Independence 1-2 Western New York Flash

The Independence were defeated 2-1 by Western New York on Sunday evening. We’ve got a full match report, analysis, and player ratings.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Player ratings and analysis: Toronto 2-6 Union

Breaking down the big win and looking at the big lapse of concentration that almost let Toronto back into it.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Mapp is the Man, more news

Mapp earns Player of the Week honors galore, named to Best XI, nominated for Goal of the Week, cures cancer. Farfan promised his goal. Union moves up in power rankings. FIFA’s Blatter on ongoing corruption scandal: “Crisis? What is a crisis?” More news.

Featured / Local / Union match reports

Match report: Toronto FC 2-6 Union

Two goals and an assist from Justin Mapp led the Union to a 6-2 win over Toronto FC on Saturday. UPDATE: Video highlights added to the post.

Featured / UEFA Champions League / World

Not “A.” Not “B.” Who, what then?

Don’t support Barcelona or Manchester United? What to support in Saturday’s Champions League final.

Featured / Local

Speed-ranting: 11 thoughts for Matchday 11

As the Union roll into Toronto looking for three points to bolster their lead atop the Eastern Conference, we pause to look at the positives and negatives of the current Union squad.