Two Union problems, or why real soccer is not a video game
Right now, the Union seem defined by their attackers’ lack of movement off the ball and the youth of their back line.
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Player of the Week
Players of the Week: Selmir Miscic and Patrick Bohui
The two Union Academy teenagers are in Italy this week with the U16 boys U.S. National Team after some fine play for the academy.
Daily news roundups
News roundup: Disastrous start, new signings make good, NCAA changes, more
The Union should acquire Tommy Mac, more on the Union’s poor start, Champions League news, and more.
Player ratings
Player ratings: FC Dallas 2-0 Philadelphia Union
The Union had their worst display of the season so far. How low can the player ratings go?
Daily news roundups
News Roundup: Union lose, MLS goal frenzy, and Morocco surprisingly unprepared
Also- Serie A is interesting, US Soccer tries to fix the NCAA, coaching rumors, and … Ken Tribbett?
Union match reports
Match report: FC Dallas 2-0 Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union’s attacking problems continued in a 2-0 loss at Dallas, with CJ Sapong’s goalline effort palmed away by Jimmy Maurer moments before Auston Trusty was called for a penalty that Mauro Diaz tucked away.
Match previews
Match preview: FC Dallas vs. Philadelphia Union
As the Union head to Texas to face FC Dallas, Nick Fishman takes a look at what to expect Saturday evening in Frisco. Is this the week Philly rights the ship?
Daily news roundups
News roundup: Union alums, presidential tweets, and a Wembley friendly
Ahead of the Union’s flight to Frisco, here’s the last roundup of the week.
Union
Deja vu all over again
Union fans are restless, so much so that shades of 2015 are beginning to creep into their minds. Does it feel the same as it did then?
Local / Philadelphia Union II / Report
Head coach Brendan Burke pleased despite lack of early wins
Bethlehem Steel FC didn’t pick up a win in a three-game homestand at Goodman Stadium. But Brendan Burke still sees positives in that stretch. PSP’s Matt McClain spoke with Burke about the early part of the season and building team chemistry.
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