Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire
The Union jump back into action following the huge win over Toronto. Can they repeat that performace against Chicago, or will this be a trap game?
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Analysis
Was the Union’s defense tiring?
Tim Jones examines the Union’s recent tendency to give up late-game goals.
Daily news roundups
News roundup: Monteiro may miss some of playoffs, FIFA president has COVID, 2020 good for NWSL
Plus, Seattle (definitely) and Nashville (pretty much) clinch playoff spots, Barcelona’s board and president resign, and more.
A View from Afar / Union
Not over yet: The Union’s biggest games are still to come
PSP’s Dan Walsh snuffs out the celebration with a cautionary tale that shows why the Union’s next 3 games are more important than the last one. Also, why TFC’s injuries induce yawns, the team is the star, and Warren Creavalle is key.
Analysis
Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 5 – 0 Toronto FC
As good as it is, the 5-0 scoreline doesn’t paint the whole picture of what happened on Saturday.
Featured
New weekly column: The change strip
An aesthetic assessment of this moment in soccer history.
Daily news roundups
News roundup: Santos Player of the Week, Union with multiple MLS awards, Champions League group matches
The Union were honored with multiple MLS awards after their dominating win over Toronto FC, and are now the favorites for the Supporters Shield and MLS Cup according to FiveThirtyEight. The Champions League resumes today and tomorrow, with some exciting matchups on deck.
Photo essays
In pictures: Philadelphia Union 5-0 Toronto FC
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Sunday night as the Philadelphia Union to witness a very entertaining 5-0 win over Toronto FC.
Commentary
The $6 million sale was not the big story
Tim Jones takes a deep dive into the news that Philadelphia Union II will no longer compete in the USL Championship and changes to the developmental pipeline coming next year.
Player ratings
Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 5-0 Toronto FC
While she’d like to give everyone 9’s or 10’s, Sara Griswold gets a bit more critical, but still awards high grades in a fantastic game of soccer on Saturday night.
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