Player ratings & analysis: Union 2-1 Sporting Kansas City
A loss might have be the final nail in John Hackworth’s coaching coffin. Instead, the under-fire Union manager got the effort of a lifetime from his makeshift squad.
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Sakiewicz backs Hackworth, calls for fan support
Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz issued a statement before Wednesday’s game in support of under-fire Union manager John Hackworth and says the team is “scouring the marketplace to find and bring in attacking talent.”
Philadelphia Lone Star FC
Preview: Junior Lone Star v Clarkstown SC Eagles
Philly’s NPSL club Junior Lone Star look to continue their winning start to the 2014 season when they host Clarkstown SC Eagles at Monsignor Bonner High School Stadium on Saturday.
Daily news roundups
Recaps & reaction to Union’s huge win in KC, Sak backs Hack, local USOC results, more news
Reaction to the huge Union win in Kansas City. Sakiewicz backs Hackworth, says team is “scouring the marketplace” for attacking talent. Local US Open Cup results as Reading and Harrisburg advance, Ocean City falls. More news.
Reading United: Match Reports
Madison leads Reading United in 5-2 USOC win over Greater Binghamton FC Thunder
Philadelphia Union Academy product Darius Madison leads Reading United with goal and three assists in US Open Cup second round victory.
Ocean City Nor'easters
Ocean City out of US Open Cup after 2-0 loss to New York Greek Americans
The Nor’easters US Open Cup run ended early with a 2-0 home loss to USASA’s New York Greek Americans.
Postgame
Postgame quotes: Sporting 1-2 Union
Postgame quotes from John Hackworth, Zac MacMath, Danny Cruz, and Cristian Maidana.
Union match reports
Recap: Sporting Kansas City 1–2 Philadelphia Union
On a night when Sporting Kansas City’s national-teamers played the full 90 while the Union’s played none, Philadelphia did what absolutely no one expected: win.
MLS
New MLS media deal – free access for more people
Earl Reed looks at MLS’s new broadcasting deal. While there are real concerns about some aspects of the deal, overall it will mean more people will be able to more easily see more games.
Fans' View
Fans’ View: How do you rate Coach Hackworth?
Many Union fans are angry with the team’s performance and calling for John Hackworth’s firing. Scott Pugh examines how, outside of wins and losses, a coach’s performance might be objectively evaluated.
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