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Hack on the D problems, City Islanders advance in USOC to face Union, more news

Hackworth says no way to sugarcoat Union’s defensive problems. Langley, McLaughlin braces see City Islanders advance to fourth round US Open Cup meeting with Union. More.

Opinion

Shoving the bald eagle out of the nest

Landon Donovan’s omission may really be about Michael Bradley. PSP’s Earl Reed floats this question and tries to answer it.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Analysis

Philadelphia Union’s fast descent into madness

It took just three months and 14 games for a promising 2014 Union season to crash and burn in spectacular Philadelphia fashion. Kevin Kinkead looks back over the calendar for the key moments in the Union’s downward spiral.

Fans' View

Fan’s View: What motivates your Union ticket purchase?

With Philadelphia Union playing so badly, Fans’ View writer Scott Ellis looks at the factors that determine whether you buy tickets to see the team.

World Cup: Second Teams

Second Teams: France

Guest writer Antoine Hoppenot joins PSP’s Second Teams series by telling you exactly why France is the second team you should follow and cheer for after the U.S. in the World Cup.

Reading United: Match Reports / US Open Cup

OT goal ends Reading United’s US Open Cup run

Reading falls short in US Open Cup third round game against USL PRO side Rochester Rhinos.

Daily news roundups

Recaps & reaction to USA win, Reading knocked out of USOC, Harrisburg in USOC tonight, more

News from the US win over Azerbaijan. Union bits. Reading falls to Rochester in US Open Cup third round. Harrisburg plays Baltimore tonight in USOC. More news.

USMNT

Recap and reaction: USA 2–0 Azerbaijan

A comfortable U.S. team defeated Azerbaijan 2–0 on Tuesday, with World Cup rookies leading the way.

Commentary

A risk most managers wouldn’t take

John Hackworth bet everything when he revamped the Union’s philosophy. He wasn’t the first, but his experience will give others pause in the future.

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: LA Galaxy 4-1 Philadelphia Union

Stranded forwards. Woeful defending. Damaging turnovers. It was a nightmare display on Sunday in LA.