Daily news roundups
Edu on his call-up. Allentown’s Danny Barbir joins West Brom. The new MLS TV deal. Garber says no move to winter schedule. Reaction to USMNT preliminary World Cup roster. More news.
Breaking News
Union midfielder Maurice Edu has been named to the 30-player USMNT roster ahead of the start of the pre-World Cup camp. UPDATE: Union confirms Edu will be retained for KC game before joining USMNT camp.
Player ratings
Neither the defense nor the midfield had a bad day at the office, but proceedings grounded to a halt when the Union reached the final third against DC United.
Player of the Week
It took a seven-hour bus trip to get to the game, but that didn’t stop LVU Sonic’s Shastri Spencer from running hard for 120 minutes and netting Sonic the game-winner to move on in the US Open Cup.
Photo essays
PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz was on the sidelines for Saturday’s loss to DC. Here’s a look at what he saw.
Daily news roundups
Reaction to Union’s 1-0 loss to DC. Players back Hackworth as boos grow louder. New MLS TV deal reportedly worth $90 million per year. Provisional 30-player US roster out today. More news.
Featured
Philadelphia Union and DC United supporters came together on Saturday for the Eric Shertz Memorial Tailgate. Video report from Eli Pearlman-Storch and Daniel Gajdamowicz along with a photos of the event from Barb Colligon and Daniel Gajdamowicz.
Postgame
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and interviews with Zac MacMath, Brian Carroll, Leo Fernandes, Austin Berry and Amobi Okugo.
Union match reports
Chris Rolfe’s 6th minute goal was enough for DC United to send the Union to their third consecutive loss.
Week in Tweets
Reaction to the loss in Seattle, tank top Thursday, and yes, even more Chipolte. It’s The Week in Tweets.
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