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Quick Reference

Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution quick reference

Get up to speed on the Union-Revolution series history with highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and match stats.

Photo essays

In Pictures: Union 3 – 0 Crew

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Wednesday nights match, as Philadelphia Union defeated Columbus Crew 3-0 in the second half of a home and away series.

Match previews / Union

Match preview: Philadelphia Union v. New England Revolution

As the Union try to salvage their playoff hopes, they bring their road game up the I-95 corridor north to try and take points from the New England Revolution.

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Commentary

In defense of Roland Alberg

The Union have a problem. After a very public confrontation on Wednesday night, Roland Alberg is the most disliked player on the team. With fans, media, and teammates all angered, Nick Fishman comes to Alberg’s defense.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical quick hits: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Columbus Crew

The Union returned to their aggressive style, and it paid off.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Blake to miss at least ten days due to hand laceration

Two new head coaches in LA, local youth teams having success in tournaments, and the rest of the day’s news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly July 28 – August 4

This week, The Union must win. Also, a slew of Friendlies, Pre-Season “Cups,” UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women’s European Championship, Copa Sudamericana, NWSL, and “El Classico”).

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew

The same teams, playing the same game, lead to significantly different results.

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Commentary

On concussions

The rules for treating concussions properly and the rules governing a soccer game are incompatible, as Derrick Jones’s recent injury may help to illustrate. That incompatibility is, and continues to be, unacceptable.

Postgame / Video

PSP Union Postgame Show: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Columbus Crew

In case you missed it, here’s the PSP Union Postgame Show, interviews with Union players from the locker room, head coach Jim Curtin, Union fans after and before the game, and the postgame analysis and breakdown with Peter Andrews and Greg Orlandini.