Fact or Crap: Philadelphia Union edition
There are a lot of strong views about the Union right now. Kevin Kinkead identfies which ones are true and which are nonsense.
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Philadelphians Abroad
Philly Abroad: A tough week
A tough week for locals in the pros who went 4-10-1 in last weekend’s games.
Daily news roundups
Zac for Save of the Week, power rankings slide, Team Dinner, OC roster returnees, more
MacMath up for Save of the Week, one PK save away from tieing single season record. Power rankings. Familiar faces at Ocean City. More news.
Player ratings
Player ratings and analysis: Union 1-2 Sounders
There were definite positives from the Union’s showing in Seattle, but with their winless streak at 8 matches, they must turn positivity into points — plural — against DC United.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Cristian Maidana
Chaco Maidana showed just how dangerous he can be when given the keys to the offense. That’s why he’s our Player of the Week.
Fan Culture
8-year-old Jack Brown starts juggle journal to support Charity Ball
8-year-old Jack Brown from Gettysburg has started a juggle journal to raise money for Charity Ball. He’s already up to 1,350 juggles in a row.
Daily news roundups
Reaction to Union loss in Seattle, City Islanders thumped at home, league results, more
Recaps and reaction to Union’s loss in Seattle. Union Academy results. City Islanders fall 4-0 at home. League standings. More news.
Philadelphia Lone Star FC
Match Report: Junior Lone Star 2-1 Electric City Shock
Junior Lone Star won their first ever league opener in National Premier Soccer League play on Saturday. Jerome Pour’s 85th minute goal was the gamewinner in the 2-1 home victory over newcomers Electric City Shock SC.
Postgame
Postgame quotesheet: Sounders 2-1 Union
Postgame quotes from John Hackworth, Sebastien Le Toux, Zac MacMath, and Amobi Okugo.
Union match reports
Match Report: Seattle Sounders 2-1 Philadelphia Union
After taking a first half lead off a Brad Evans own goal, the Union fell 2-1 in Seattle after second half goals from Obafemi Martins and Chad Marshall.
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