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The Mbolhi mess: Union roster mismanagement returns

by Dan Walsh × on August 19, 2014 at 11:08 am × 40 comments

After Andre Blake’s impressive start and Zac MacMath’s U.S. Open Cup heroics, it seems the last thing the Union need is another goalkeeper. Alas … PSP’s Dan Walsh weighs in.

Commentary

The power of the Cup

by Peter Andrews × on August 19, 2014 at 10:19 am × 11 comments

Peter Andrews on why the U.S. Open Cup — despite its many flaws, and the Union’s ugly performances in it — still captures our imaginations.

Daily news roundups

PPL Park parking info as practice facility construction gets underway, more Union bits, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 19, 2014 at 9:46 am × 5 comments

Info for those who park in Lots B & C as construction of new practice facility gets underway. Andre Blake up for Save of the Week, More news.

Union

Lot B & C parking information as new practice facility construction gets underway

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 19, 2014 at 7:25 am × 2 comments

The Union has sent an email to season ticket holders about changes in parking at Lots B and C as construction of the new practice facility gets underway.

Tactics Talk

Why Vincent Nogueira shouldn’t play in the No. 10 role

by Kevin Kinkead × on August 18, 2014 at 1:37 pm × 28 comments

Vincent Nogueira has struggled in the No. 10 spot while Cristian Maidana recovers from injury. Kevin Kinkead breaks down why.

Player ratings

Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 0-2 Dynamo

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on August 18, 2014 at 10:11 am × 12 comments

The Union ran themselves out in the opening 45 minutes against Houston, saving little reserve for the second half and eventually slumping to defeat at the end of a grueling week.

Daily news roundups

Union drop to 7th after loss in Houston, HCI loses, league wrap, NWSL playoff picture clear, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 18, 2014 at 9:38 am × 7 comments

Roundup recaps from loss in Houston, which sees the Union drop to seventh place. Harrisburg falls in Orlando. MLS wrap. NWSL playoffs begin on Saturday. US falls on PKs to North Korea as Women’s U-20 World Cup. More.