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Reading United undefeated, qualify for US Open Cup

by Andrew Desiderio × on May 22, 2011 at 5:57 pm × 3 comments

Reading United has been busy, playing three games in five days. They won each game, outscoring their opponents 11 goals to two, qualifying for the US Open Cup along the way.

Featured / Match stats / Statistics

Stat chat: Union v Fire

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 22, 2011 at 5:28 pm × 1 comment

A look at the numbers from the win over Chicago.

Featured / Photo essays

Union 2-1 Chicago Fire in photos

by Daniel Gajdamowicz × on May 21, 2011 at 11:07 pm × 2 comments

PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz was on the sidelines for Saturday’s match between Philadelphia Union and the Chicago Fire.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Match report: Union 2-1 Fire

by Adam Cann × on May 21, 2011 at 10:04 pm × 9 comments

Carlos Ruiz scored the goal of the year as the Union’s strong performance was rewarded with three points.

US Open Cup

Phoenix SC Advances to 2nd Round of US Open Cup Sunday

by United Soccer League × on May 20, 2011 at 3:02 pm × 2 comments

PA Open Cup champs Phoenix SC face NJ Open Cup champs in a US Open Cup qualifier on Sunday.

Featured / MLS

Outside the bubble: Chicago’s Aron Hyde talks to PSP

by Adam Cann × on May 20, 2011 at 11:00 am × 1 comment

It’s easy to get wrapped up in Union coverage. PSP talked to Chicago Fire goalkeeping coach Aron Hyde to get an opposition perspective ahead of this Saturday’s showdown at PPL.

Daily news roundups / Featured

“Ineffective energy”

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 20, 2011 at 10:17 am × 3 comments

Nowak says Union’s troubles stem from “ineffective energy.” More Union news ahead of Saturday’s game against Chicago including Le Toux’s touch and why summer friendlies are important. More morning news including your weekly Footy on the Telly listings.

Featured / Local

Talking tactics with Sheanon Williams

by Adam Cann × on May 20, 2011 at 7:45 am × 3 comments

The Union’s versatile right back explains the difference between playing outside and in the middle. And he says he isn’t worried about the team’s offense.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire

by Dan Walsh × on May 20, 2011 at 6:00 am × 3 comments

Sebastien Le Toux showed signs of the old Le Toux in the first half against Dallas. Will we see more of that Saturday against Chicago? PSP previews the game.

Featured / Photo essays

Union reserves 0-1 loss to DC United in pictures

by Earl Gardner × on May 19, 2011 at 8:55 am × 0 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s photo essay of the Union reserves match with DC United.