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Daily news roundups

Union set new ratings record, Gaddis named to SI Best XI, USWNT advances to Algarve Cup final, more

Broadcast of season opener a new ratings high. Gaddis named to SI’s Best XI for Week 1. USWNT scoreless draw with Iceland enough to reach Algarve Cup final. More news.

Player ratings

Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 0-0 Rapids

A 4-4-2 formation helped the Union match Colorado’s chaotic and impotent first half, but a change in shape gave the Union the upper hand in the second forty-five.

Photo essays

In Pictures: Union 0-0 Rapids

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for a chilly start of the 2015 season as the Philadelphia Union had to settle for a 0-0 tie with the Colorado Rapids.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Photo essays / Sons of Ben

In pictures: Opening day in the River End

PSP photographer Earl Gardner shares his look at the Sons of Ben’s pre-game festivities and view of the game from the River End.

Daily news roundups

Reaction to Union’s season opening draw, league results, CBA update, USNTs news, more

Disappointment is the refrain from the Union locker room after Saturday’s draw. Results from around the league. CBA update. More.

Postgame

Postgame video and quotes: Union 0-0 Rapids

Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference after the Union’s 0-0 draw with Colorado. Also, video of postgame interviews with Jim Curtin, Zach Pffeffer, Fernando Aristeguieta, and Maurice Edu.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Colorado Rapids

Despite dominating play, and keeping a clean sheet, the Union drew 0-0 with Colorado in the 2015 season opener at PPL Park.

Week in Tweets

The Week in Tweets

A weekly round up of relevant Philadelphia Union chatter on social media.

Tactics Talk

What’s the right formation for 2015?

With only a day left until the season opener, PSP writers Eli Pearlman-Storch and Adam Cann have a conversation about the Union’s options with regards to formation and personnel.

Interview

Q&A with Rapids play-by-play man Richard Fleming

Kevin Kinkead talks to Colorado Rapids play-by-play announcer Richard Fleming for some insight into the Union’s first opponent of the 2015 MLS season.