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Make no mistake: Alberg was the story. His finishing, movement, “dirty running,” and awareness were sublime. But there was a lot more to like about the Union performance than just their hat trick hero.
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A View from Afar
by Dan Walsh × on June 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm ×
A position switch for Tranquilo Barnetta and an offensive explosion from Roland Alberg show the Union might weather the storm after Vincent Nogueira’s departure after all. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.
Report
by Tim Jones × on June 23, 2016 at 11:55 am ×
It was hard to get the full story behind Mark McKenzie’s scary head injury from the outside looking in. So PSP talked with Bethlehem Steel’s team doctor get an inside look on how the team dealt with it.
Daily news roundups
Alberg leads Union to victory over Fire. Academy teams earn win, draw in USSDA playoffs. Reading falls to LVU. US _Colombis in Copa America Third Place Game. More.
Postgame
Mike and Matthew’s postgame wrap. Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Postgame comments from Roland Alberg, Tranquillo Barnetta, Keegan Rosenberry, and Chris Pontius. More.
Union / Union match reports
Roland Alberg scored the Union’s second ever hat trick as Philadelphia defeated Chicago 4-3.
Philadelphia Union II
Bethlehem Steel FC’s first signing has impressed thus far. PSP’s Dylan Gerstley gives us the rundown on the teenage center midfielder’s performance and his prospects for making the jump to Philadelphia Union.
Fans' View
After the USMNT’s dispiriting loss to Argentina, Scott Pugh says that soccer’s problems in the US come down to culture.
Player of the Week
In a tough week for the Union, one player stepped up: Roland Alberg.
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