Andrew Wenger’s first goal of the season, followed by a brace from Vincent Noguiera — and with Cristian Maidana assisting each goal — saw the Union dispatch Portland in an explosive 13 minute display in Saturday’s win.
Clint Dempsey’s precision in front of goal was again the difference as the United States did just enough to see off an energetic, counterattacking Haitian side.
US face Haiti tonight in second Gold Cup group game. Union readies for Timbers. Women’s World Cup victory parade kerfuffle. More news.
Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio. Union, USA in the Gold Cup, and more.
Is Eric Ayuk’s former club exploiting a loophole in FIFA’s ban on third party ownership with Ayuk and other MLS players? PSP’s Dan Walsh lays out the story of a fascinating business operating on soccer’s frontier.
Portland has won six of seven games, but injuries to Darlington Nagbe and Diego Chara could make them vulnerable on the road if Philly can transition quickly.
Scott Pugh on how the US victory at the Women’s World Cup is an inspiration for all young players, girls and boys.
4pm on a Tuesday for US Open Cup kickoff against NYRB. Chilean trialist. Meulensteen’s evaluation evaluated. New allocation money for everyone! Blazer banned for life. More.
Curtin on the team’s confidence, the return from injury of several key players, trialist Santiago Dittborn, the US Open Cup scheduling boondoggle, and more.
A roundtable panel of PSP contributors reviews the first half of Philadelphia Union’s season.
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