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WWC final: Japan bests USA in PKs after a 2-2 thriller

by Allison Frank × on July 18, 2011 at 1:45 pm × 4 comments

The US women fell to Japan after blowing late leads in regular and extra time. Japanese captain Homare Sawa was the hero. PSP’s Allison Frank has all the details.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union win, USA lose, we all wake up in the morning

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 18, 2011 at 10:24 am × 2 comments

Roundup of reaction to Union’s emphatic win over New England. Looking for the positives in USA’s loss in WWC final. Musk deer gland medicine, more news.

Featured / Local

Monday morning manager: Both River Cup teams better than Revs

by Mikey Cann × on July 18, 2011 at 9:37 am × 3 comments

When PSP runs our live commentary during away matches, we get lots of interesting comments and questions from readers. We take those comments and try to put together a list of questions that get to the heart of what Union fans want to know about the team.

Featured / MLS

Bad policy: SuperDrafting a goalie early

by Adam Cann × on July 18, 2011 at 9:00 am × 8 comments

The Union are trying to buck a fairly clear historical trend by drafting Zac MacMath to be a cornerstone of the franchise.

Featured / Photo essays

Philadelphia Union FO v Sons of Ben in pictures

by Earl Gardner × on July 18, 2011 at 7:31 am × 2 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner was on hand to shoot all of the action at the inaugural River Cup

Featured / Union match reports

Match report: Revolution 0-3 Union

by Adam Cann × on July 17, 2011 at 11:57 pm × 9 comments

Carlos, Carlos and Sheanon: Ruiz got his sixth while Valdes and Williams got the first of their careers. Three great goals earned the Union three points and a return to first place as they prepare for a week of friendlies.

Daily news roundups / Featured

River Cup, Union in NE, USWNT in WWC final news roundup

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 16, 2011 at 4:33 pm × 0 comments

Front office defeats SoB’s in first River Cup but Chester City United the real winner. Union news ahead of Sunday’s battle in New England. USWNT ready to go against Japan in Women’s World Cup final. More News.

Featured

Reader reactions: At the halfway point

by Adam Cann × on July 16, 2011 at 1:59 pm × 9 comments

At the season’s halfway point, PSP wants to know what you think of the team. We’ve created the categories, you give us your opinions.

Featured / Union

Preview: Philadelphia Union at New England Revolution

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on July 16, 2011 at 7:50 am × 3 comments

Another road game, another very winnable match. Suspensions plague an already weak Revolution team and the Union MUST take advantage and come away with three points on Sunday.

Featured / Live coverage

New England v Philadelphia Union live commentary

by The Philly Soccer Page × on July 15, 2011 at 2:38 pm × 1 comment

Join the PSP for live commentary of the Union road game in New England on Sunday beginning at 6:45pm. Eli Pearlman-Storch will be your host.