Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 1-1 Fire
Despite Chicago being ripe for the picking, even without Le Toux and Casey, the Union failed to get numbers forward and put the kind of pressure on the Fire that would yield a desperately needed result.
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Photo essays
In pictures: Union 1-1 Fire
PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at the draw with Chicago.
Fans' View
Fans’ View: Father Sakiewicz
In this guest column, Union fan and Sons of Ben member James Lockerbie explains that while he is grateful to Nick Sakiewicz for bringing the Union to Philadelphia, now it’s time for new leadership.
Daily news roundups
“Sickening”: Reaction to Fire draw, PA senator wants release of WC report, more
Recaps, reaction to dispiriting draw with Chicago. Ives says blame Sak. Bob Casey wants FIFA to release investigation report. No player boycott of Women’s World Cup planned. More.
Soccer on TV
Footy on the Telly, Oct. 3-9
Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.
Postgame
Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 1-1 Fire
Video and transript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and video of locker room interviews with Rais Mbolhi, Antoine Hoppenot, Danny Cruz and Amobi Okugo. Also postgame quote sheet.
Union match reports
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Chicago Fire
Amobi Okugo was nearly the hero for the Union, but in the end, Rais Mbolhi’s blunder made the headlines, with the Union settling for a 1-1 draw against Chicago.
Fans' View
Fans’ View: Is a season ticket worth the cost?
To renew or not to renew? For Scott Pugh, the answer is more about feelings than the benefits that go along with being a season ticket holder.
Daily news roundups
“We know the urgency”: Fire previews, are NYRB’s days numbered, Women’s WC lawsuit filed, more
Union-Fire previews. SI report says Red Bull losing interest in New York franchise. Discrimination lawsuit over use of articial turf at Women’s World Cup filed. More.
Match previews
Preview: Union vs Chicago Fire
The Union know that three points are a necessity in a big matchup with Chicago. Can they overcome weary legs and break a scoring drought on Thursday night?
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