Tweaking tactics: Heaps at the half
John Hackworth got his tactics right for a second straight match, but Jay Heaps’ halftime response was spot on and took the wind out of the Union’s sails.
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US World Cup History
The US at the 1930 World Cup
We continue our series on the US at the World Cup with a look at the first World Cup in 1930, where the Bert Patenaude scored the first hat trick in World Cup history and the US finished the tournament in third place.
Daily news roundups
Amobi mic’d up, more Union props, Green commits to Red, White, & Blue, more news
Amobi Okugo is mic’d up in new video. More weekly honors for Union players. Julian Green commits to the US. Latest on latest Jack Warner-2022 WC bribery allegations. More news.
Analysis
Plenty for Union to work on after promising start
PSP’s Earl Reed looks at where Philadelphia Union can improve after a good start to the season.
Photo essays
In pictures: Union 1-0 Revolution
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow presents his look at the Union’s 2014 home opener.
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders preseason news and notes
We are happy begin our coverage of Harrisburg City Islanders 2014 season, courtesy of new PSP contributor Sam Hershey.
Daily news roundups
Edu, Okugo, Fernandes make TOW lists, vote MacMath, power rankings surge, Le Touch, more
Union players make Team of the Week lists as team surges up power rankings. Le Toux has Le Touch in home openers. Another Jack Warner bribery report. More.
Player ratings
Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-0 Revs
The Union have never played a better half than they played in the first half of their 1-0 win over New England on Saturday.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Leo Fernandes
Thrust into the starting lineup with little warning, Leo Fernandes served notice on Saturday that he he has the skills, intelligence, and physicality to be more than spot-duty contributor.
Photo essays / Sons of Ben
In pictures: A day in the River End
PSP photographer Earl Gardner spent opening day with the Sons of Ben as they prepared for Saturday’s game, presented another successful Stache Bash, marched into PPL Park, and cheered the Union on to their first win of the season. Here’s a look at what he saw.
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