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Pfeffer suspended additional game, depth concerns, Minnesota’s in, another late USMNT collapse

Pfeffer out for two games after additional suspension for violent conduct. Union’s depth concerns. Minnesota United named next expansion franchise. USMNT blows it late again. More.

USMNT

Recap: Denmark 3–2 USMNT

Altidore and Johansson scored, but the the US gave up a late goal again to lose in Denmark.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: On location from the Meet the Team event

Taped at this week’s Meet the Team event, Greg and Eli review the Union’s season start and then look ahead to Sunday’s game in Chicago.

Video

Video: PSP talks to Jim Curtin at Meet the Team Event

Eli Pearlman-Storch talks to Union head coach Jim Curtin at Tuesday’s Meet the Team event. Also, a talk with Union Shop manager Chris Hayes about the team’s new second kit.

Tactics Talk

Final Third Entries, Part 1 (Colorado)

Kevin Kinkead begins a series looking at the Union’s final third entries through the first three games.

Statistics

Defensive Statistics: Philadelphia Union vs FC Dallas

Davis Russell looks at the defensive stats from Saturday’s loss to Dallas.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Maurice Edu

With the Union down a man against Dallas, Edu continued to lead.

Daily news roundups

Edu named to PST Team of the Week, expansion announcement today, Dempsey out as US takes on Denmark, more

Curtin weekly presser today at 12:30 pm. Edu named to ProSoccerTalk’s Team of the Week. Minneapolis expansion announcement today. Dempsey injured before USA-Denmark friendly. More.

A View from Afar

Is it time to reevaluate Zach Pfeffer?

Maybe it’s time to dial back the expectations on Zach Pfeffer. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores.

Commentary

Down in the depths

Peter Andrews on how while the Union starting XI looked pretty solid to start the season, after a few injuries, it’s the Union’s depth that looks not good enough. Peter Andrews explores.