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Union blow 2-goal lead to lose in DC, Barnetta, US disappoints again, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 27, 2015 at 11:51 am × 29 comments

Union score fastest goal in club history but go on to lose in DC. Latest on Tranquillo Barnetta. US disappoints again, loses to Panama on PKS at PPL. More.

Gold Cup

Gold Cup Final Recap: Jamaica 1-3 Mexico

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on July 27, 2015 at 7:26 am × 6 comments

Controlling the center of the park, and feasting on defensive errors, Mexico ran out comfortable winners of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Union match reports

Recap: DC United 3–2 Philadelphia Union

by Jeremy Lane × on July 26, 2015 at 8:19 pm × 65 comments

After scoring two goals in the first four minutes, the Union eventually gave up three of their own, falling prey to the boa-constrictor-like grip of DC United.

Photo essays

In pictures: USA 1(2)-1(3) Panama

by Earl Gardner × on July 26, 2015 at 4:27 pm × 0 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner was on hand as the US lost to Panama on penalty kicks in the Gold Cup third place match at PPL Park. Here’s a look at what he saw.

USMNT

Gold Cup Third Place Match Recap: USA 1(2)-1(3) Panama

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on July 25, 2015 at 11:07 pm × 28 comments

The US followed up their underwhelming performance against Jamaica with a similarly insipid showing against Panama, falling in a penalty shootout to finish the Gold Cup in 4th place.

Match previews

Preview: Union at DC United

by Adam Cann × on July 24, 2015 at 11:45 am × 6 comments

Much like last season, Philly needs a strong run in the second half of the season to make a playoff push. A 120 minute midweek game will test the starters’ legs on Sunday.

All Three Points

All Three Points podcast: Yes, we’re still here

by Jeremy Lane × on July 24, 2015 at 11:30 am × 4 comments

While it has been far, far too long, the All Three Points all-star podcasting duo has returned. It’s been, well, a lot more than three games since the last pod, but the episode does not last six hours, we promise.