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Fans' View

Fans’ View: The French Knight

by Seth Finck × on August 13, 2014 at 11:00 am × 3 comments

Is Sebastien Le Toux Batman? Seth Finck explores.

Daily news roundups

“It’s awesome”: Recaps & reaction to Union’s USOC semifinal win, Ribeiro named USL PRO PotW, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 13, 2014 at 10:47 am × 7 comments

Quotes from Union US Open Cup semifinal win in Dallas. Tickets for Sept. 16 final at PPL Park go on sale on Thursday. Ribeiro named USL PRO Player of the Week. US advances to Women’s U-20 World Cup quarterfinals. More news.

US Open Cup semifinal: Union 1-1 Dallas (4-3 APK)

by Adam Cann × on August 13, 2014 at 1:50 am × 55 comments

A mistake followed by a massive save. Zac MacMath shone in the shootout as the Union win and now will host the 2014 US Open Cup final at PPL Park on Sept. 16.

Commentary

A player’s perspective: Should college soccer change its format?

by Carlo deMarco × on August 12, 2014 at 12:02 pm × 5 comments

PSP contributor Carlo deMarco, a sophomore midfielder at UMass, shares his view on the proposed change to the men’s college soccer season.

Philadelphians Abroad

Locals abroad: Hoppenot scores for Harrisburg

by Carlo deMarco × on August 12, 2014 at 11:50 am × 1 comment

A goal and an assist over two games for Antoine Hoppenot, on loan to Harrisburg City Islanders.

Daily news roundups

“It’s big”: Quotes & previews ahead of tonight’s USOC semi, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 12, 2014 at 10:27 am × 13 comments

Union and Dallas quotes ahead of tonight’s US Open Cup semifinal, as well as a roundup of previews. More Union, MLS, and national team news.

Match previews / US Open Cup

US Open Cup semifinal preview: Union at FC Dallas

by Adam Cann × on August 11, 2014 at 1:38 pm × 30 comments

Dallas are undefeated in eight league games since May 31, including the only Union loss under Jim Curtin, the consequence of a fluky own-goal.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Sébastien Le Toux

by Jeremy Lane × on August 11, 2014 at 11:30 am × 3 comments

Saturday’s win over Montréal wasn’t pretty, it was gritty. And no one does gritty better than Sébastien Le Toux.

Player ratings

Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-1 Impact

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on August 11, 2014 at 11:15 am × 48 comments

Sebastien Le Toux single-handedly won Saturday evening’s match between two disappointingly poor sides.

Photo essays

In Pictures: Union 2-1 Impact

by Paul Rudderow × on August 11, 2014 at 10:44 am × 4 comments

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Saturday night as Philadelphia Union defeated Montreal Impact 2-1 with Sebastien Le Toux netting a pair of goals.