Soccer being a team sport, player ratings have the inherent flaw of isolating an individual out of eleven interconnected pieces. In this case, it was eleven pieces who struggled to find consistency in connecting well.
Former Union defender and fan favorite Michael Orozco Fiscal returns to Philadelphia with the USMNT as Jurgen Klinsmann announces his roster to face Mexico.
Reaction to the Union’s migserable performance in Chicago, more news.
Veljko Paunovic returned to the starting lineup and netted a fine opener, but the Union never took control of the match and a Pavel Pardo equalizer doomed Philadelphia to a single point in Chicago.
The Union look to rebound quickly from disappointment, while Chicago’s focus is elsewhere. Not a good idea for a last place team. It has all the makings of a Union romp, but can Danny Mwanga and Sebastien Le Toux finish their chances?
What the Union players and coaches are saying ahead of tonight’s game in Chicago. Plus: match previews from across the web, power rankings, USMNT roster announcement possibilities, a bag of fish and much more.
Join Eli Pearlman-Storch and Mike Servedio for live commentary of the Chicago Fire v Philadelphia Union match on Wednesday night. Adam Cann will be providing updates from the press box at Toyota Park.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for the Philadelphia Independence 1-0 win over the Atlanta Beat on Sunday night.
Alexi Lalas joins KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch to discuss the Klinsmann hiring. Greg and Eli then look at the tough loss against Colorado and look forward to the Union’s games against Chicago and Houston. Greg and Eli also talk about the Independence, who clinched a playoff spot with Sunday’s win over Atlanta.
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