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Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: Union 1-2 Columbus Crew

When a talented team executes their gameplan perfectly, there is not much an opponent can do. The Crew are a talented team, and the Union could not recover after being pinned back the entire first half.

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Photo essays

In pictures: Union 1-2 Columbus Crew

Earl Gardner’s look at Philadelphia Union’s 2-1 loss to Columbus Crew.

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Daily news roundups

“A step late every time”: Recaps and reaction to Crew loss, league results, more

Union drop an opportunity. Again. League results. Copa Centenario update. More FIFA corruption news.

High School Soccer / Local

Philadelphia Catholic League Week One: Big schools rep well

Josh Trott rounds up the Catholic League results.

Postgame

Postgame video and quotes: Union 1-2 Crew

Mike and Eli’s postgame wrap. Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Locker room interviews with Brian Carroll, Richie Marquez, and John McCarthy.

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 Columbus Crew

Kei Kamara scored twice in the first half as the Union fell 2-1 to Columbus Crew at PPL Park Saturday evening.

All Three Points

All Three Points podcast: Spitting, priorities, and optimism?

In this edition of the pod, Chris and Jeremy discuss the games against Montreal, New England, and San Jose, then discuss spitting, whether the Union should prioritize the Open Cup, and if there’s reason for optimism heading into next season. They may even stray into fourth point territory…

High School Soccer

Public League: Hat-Tricks and Braces

Josh Trott rounds up the opening of Public League boys’ soccer play.

Daily news roundups

Crew’s up and other Union bits, USSF answers senator’s compensation questions, more

Can the Union build on last weekend’s win over SJ with another over the Crew? US Soccer responds to training compensation questions. More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy in the Telly, Sept. 11-17

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.