Player ratings
by Adam Cann × on August 2, 2016 at 12:30 pm ×
Many teams go through late summer swoons in MLS. Philadelphia Union have not been “found out,” and they are not revealing long-hidden weaknesses. They are making individual mistakes, bad defensive reads, and playing too direct.
Philadelphia Union II
by Tim Jones × on August 2, 2016 at 12:00 pm ×
A bare bones roster? A substitutes bench with no backup goalkeeper? Questions about the state of the club emerge in Bethlehem’s 3-2 loss to Toronto.
A View from Afar
by Dan Walsh × on August 2, 2016 at 11:15 am ×
Philadelphia Union have two days to find a replacement for Vincent Nogueira before the transfer window and MLS trade window slam shut on Aug. 3. Can they sign Alejandro Bedoya? Is another unknown name on tap?
Player of the Week
The Villa Joseph Marie standout scored two goals, including the extra time winner, as the Yardley Makefield Soccer Premier Xplosion girls team won the US Youth Soccer U-17 national championship on Sunday.
Photo essays
PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at Sunday night’s loss to Real Salt Lake.
Daily news roundups
ESPN reports Union trying to land Alejandro Bedoya before close of transfer window on Wednesday. Ami Rivera steps down as president of Sons of Ben. More news.
Union Notes
by Tim Jones × on August 1, 2016 at 12:43 pm ×
Tim Jones recently attended a special “Practice and Q & A” for season ticket holders. Tim shares some of what he saw and heard, including observations from Jim Curtin and Earnie Stewart.
SEBA Projections
The USWNT’s Olympic run in Brazil begins this week. Chris Shermann has SEBA projections to the team and the tournament.
Daily news roundups
Union falter against RSL. Bethlehem falls to Toronto. Nor’easters championship run ends. YMS Premier Xplosion wins national U-17 girls title. League results. More.
Postgame
Mike and Matthew’s postgame wrap. Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and more.
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