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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.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Three from the road, more news

Ruiz say anything less than three points will be an embarrassment. Roundup of Toronto v Union previews. Nowak doesn’t understand criticism of Ruiz. FIFA president Sepp Blatter to be investigated by FIFA ethics committee. Your weekend television listings, more news.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Philadelphia Union at Toronto FC

The Union go north for a smartly scheduled game. Yes, it’s right before UEFA Champions League final, so check out the preview of a match totally worth watching.

Featured / Live coverage / Union

Toronto v Union live commentary

Join the PSP for live commentary as the Union take on Toronto FC.

Featured / USMNT

Six changes towards a better, deeper US Gold Cup Squad

With the announcement of the roster for this summer’s Gold Cup, the PSP takes a look at some of the players who have not earned their places in the side, and others who should replace them.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Ruiz options: young attackers, this retired old guy

Carlos Ruiz says there are many options while he’s away for the Gold Cup on the Union squad. Apparently the options include a 33-year-old who’s been retired for two years. More news.