Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Real Salt Lake
The most entertaining team in MLS comes to town, but they’re missing some key players. PSP previews the match.
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Featured / MLS
Talking with RSL defender Tony Beltran
The PSP talks to Real Salt Lake right fullback Tony Beltran ahead of the Union’s match with the CONCACAF Champions League finalists on Saturday.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Grant Wahl
Spots Illustrated’s Grant Wahl joins KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch on the latest Philly Soccer Show podcast. Topics include the US at the Gold Cup, Wahl’s campaign for the presidency of FIFA and corruption at soccer’s governing body. Greg and Eli discuss the Union’s win over Colorado and preview the Real Salt Lake game.
Daily news roundups / Featured
All-Star ballot snubbery, Gate is closed, more news
On the All-Star Ballot snubbery. The ‘Gate is finally closed. Juventus to use Philly as home base during summer tour. Harrisburg City Islanders makes it three wins in a row. More news.
Featured / Local
When a no-brainer means you have no brain…
Why is Danny Mwanga not starting? Despite being the Union’s best goalscorer, he continues to come from the bench. Also, MLS officiating/dangerous play and set piece defending: what is going on?
Daily news roundups / Featured
US wins, power rankings, FIFA/CONCACAF nuts, more
The US tops Canada, again. Union power rankings roundup. Mapp injury “minor.” More “Where’s Orozco Fiscal.” Further FIFA/CONCACAF hi jinks, more news.
Featured / Player ratings / Union
Player ratings and analysis: Rapids 1-1 Union
Full analysis and player ratings from a well-fought tie in Colorado.
Featured / Photo essays
Independence v Beat in pictures
PSP photographer Michael Long’s photo essay of Sunday’s Independence match against Atlanta Beat.
Match stats / Statistics / Union
Stat chat: Rapids v Union
By the numbers, momentum clearly was shifting the Union’s way in the second half against Colorado; Le Toux records no shots for third time in the past five games.
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