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Union to face NYRB or Cosmos with USOC win, McLaughlin on TOW, sex OK for USA at WC, more

If the Union get past Harrisburg, they host either Red Bulls or Cosmos in US Open Cup fifth round. McLaughlin named to USL PRO TOW. Sex OK for USA at WC. Clinton freaked out when US didn’t win 2022 WC bid. More news.

Tactics Talk

Tactics talk: Focus on the failures for a brighter future

There are lessons to be learned from the Union’s trip west. Will the coaching staff let failure be their teacher, or will the win at Chivas trick them into staying the course? Adam Cann dives in with a tactical review on the Union.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Union top Chivas, World Cup warmups

Philly.com’s Jonathan Tannenwald joins Greg and Eli to talk about the Union’s win over Chivas USA and the US national team after Sunday’s win over Turkey.

World Cup: Second Teams

Second Teams: Italy

Wait. You want us to root for Italy? Those cheaters? Oh yes, Scott Pugh does, and he makes a great case for it in PSP’s ongoing World Cup series focusing on teams you should cheer for after the United States.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Jimmy McLaughlin

Union Homegrown player and loanee is starting to tear up the lower leagues. He looks ready for the next level, and is PSP’s Player of the Week.

Philadelphians Abroad

Philly Abroad: Locals on the score sheet

Several locals made their mark in the goal column last week.

Daily news roundups

Okugo named to MLS TOW, Union & USA bits, Qatar 2022 bribery allegations update, more

Union and USMNT bits and bobs. FIFA investigator will not consider new 2022 World Cup bribery allegations. Platini denies wrongdoing. More news.

Philadelphia Lone Star FC

Preview: Junior Lone Star v LVU Sonic

It’s a top-of-the-table Keystone Conference clash as Junior Lone Star host LVU Sonic on Wednesday evening at Monsignor Bonner High School Stadium in Drexel Hill.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: Chivas USA 0-3 Philadelphia Union

Chivas USA makes everyone look good. Fortunately for Philadelphia Union, they were this week’s beneficiary, but they earned it.

World Cup: Second Teams

Second Teams: Ghana

PSP’s old contrarian friend Conor O’Grady pitches in on our World Cup series to tell you why Ghana is the team you should root for after the United States. Yes, THAT Ghana. Really.