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Raves / Union

Raves: Kyle Nakazawa

Continuing our series on why you should love particular players as much as particular bloggers do, we take a look at free-kick phenom Kyle Nakazawa, and why he should see more of the pitch.

Independence / Raves

Raves: Holmfridur Magnusdottir

Our series of “Raves,” in which PSP’s writers each pick out one Philadelphia player to rave about and tell you why you should love them too, continues with a look at Holmfridur Magnusdottir of the Philadelphia Independence, the best left back in Philadelphia. Along the way, there’s a bit on why you should care about the women’s game.

Featured / MLS / Union

What the Union need next season

The Galaxy are a very good MLS team. What do the Union need to do in the offseason to join the league’s elites?

United Soccer League

United Soccer League Results – 3 Oct 2010

3 October 2010 Men’s Major Division    (Standings) Spirit United   2   –   2   UGH Majors UGH – Andrew Meehan, Brian Bleski, gk-Pat Hannigan VE Majors   4   –   0   FC Sports Danubia White Storks   2   –    1   Ukrainian Nationals Phoenix SC   6   –    […]

Photo essays / Union

Union v Dynamo in pictures

The PSP has photos from Saturday’s draw between the Philadelphia Union and the Houston Dynamo.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Union draw 1-1 with Houston

Peter Nowak rested some regulars and played the kids in a 1-1 draw against Houston. PSP has postgame analysis, player ratings and video highlights.

Daily news roundups

US roster announced & more morning news

The US roster for the upcoming friendly against Colombia is announced – Altidore, Bradley, Dempsey and Howard among those named while Donovan is not, Messi wins the Golden Shoe, Sir Alex Ferguson is a big baby, this weekend’s Footy on the Telly listings and more morning news.

Match previews / Union

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Houston Dynamo

The Union head into the season’s final month out of the playoffs but with players who have plenty to play for, and they get to put it in play against Houston on Saturday. PSP has a short preview.

Daily news roundups

Union flattened, more morning news

A roundup of reaction to the Union’s humbling in Colorado, Philly takes 9,000 vote lead in WC host city vote, ticked off Canadians, WPS news, how CONCACAF is killing USA v Mexico rivalry, more on the suit against US Soccer, today’s Footy on the Telly and more morning news. Where’s my cup of tea?

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Union lose 4-1 to Colorado

Four days after recording their statistically biggest win ever, Philadelphia Union suffered their worst loss ever with a 4-1 defeat Wednesday to the Colorado Rapids. Not terribly surprising after having to flying across the country to play a game at altitude on less than four days rest. Among other things.