Daily roundup: Union win, Blake out, Morris and Altidore win the Gold Cup
Both the Union and USMNT won last night, but Andre Blake may miss some more time. Today’s news.
Both the Union and USMNT won last night, but Andre Blake may miss some more time. Today’s news.
The United States defeated Jamaica in the Gold Cup final, 2–1, on Wednesday, with goals from Jozy Altidore and Jordan Morris. Jamaica lost their inspirational captain, Andre Blake, early in the first half.
Philadelphia brushed aside nine-man Columbus Crew 3-0 at Talen Energy Stadium, but an on-field confrontation between Roland Alberg and C.J. Sapong took some luster off the victory.
In September 1953, Elmer Schroeder, U.S. soccer’s first American-born president, was brutally murdered in his West Philadelphia apartment. No one was ever convicted for his murder. PSP’s Ed Farnsworth writes about the life and death of a man who was an American soccer pioneer in more ways than one.
Match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more from the series history between the Union and Crew.
Jim Curtin weighed in on Andre Blake’s transfer prospects after the goalkeeper’s impressive Gold Cup, as well as one prime prospective replacement.
Philadelphia’s chances at the playoffs take a steep dive. The USMNT has a very winnable Gold Cup final, even against Andre Blake.
Union set for rematch with Columbus, Dom Dwyer sold to Orlando, and the rest of the day’s news.
A second date with Columbus, this time in Chester, is a must-win game for the Union.
Andre Blake’s international breakthrough, a Union summer transfer window update, Roland Alberg does Roland Alberg things, Najem and Epps, and the man/myth/legend that is Mike Petke. PSP’s Dan Walsh hits it all.
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