Hero for a day: Kleberson emerges from shadows
That the highest paid Union player may have saved the season with one kick is only remarkable if you know the whole story.
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River Cup 2013: Living the dream, part 2
You know that feeling when you step on to the PPL Park pitch and the PA announcer says your name and you see yourself on the video screen? We don’t either. Thankfully, Scott Pugh is here to tell you about it.
Photo essays
The River Cup in pictures: Union FO 1-3 Sons of Ben
PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at Sunday’s Third Annual River Cup featuring the Sons of Ben vs. the Union Front Office at PPL Park.
Daily news roundups
River Cup raises big bucks, power rankings, locals at USWNT U-17/18 camp
River Cup raised nearly $40,000 for Union Foundation. Power rankings update. Four locals called up for USWNT U-17/18 camp. Who could clinch playoff spot this weekend? More news.
Player ratings
Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-0 TFC
Kleberson bailed the Union out in a match in which the forwards were far from clinical in front of goal.
Photo essays
Photo Essay: Union 1-0 Toronto FC
PSP photographer Earl Gardner shares his look at Saturday’s massive win over over Toronto FC.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Kléberson
With one swing of his foot, Kleberson wrote a new and indelible line in the story of the Philadelphia Union.
Daily news roundups
Reaction to The Goal, The Win, SoBs win River Cup, East standings roundup, USMNT roster, more
Reaction to the Kleberson goal. Gaddis’ gutsy performance. Sons of Ben win River Cup, 3-1. Eastern Conference standings. USMNT roster for final WC qualifiers released. More news.
Union match reports
Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Toronto FC
Scoreless and down to ten men for the final 13 minutes of the game, the Union needed a difference maker. In the 95th minute, Kleberson became that man.
Postgame
“This goal is for the fans”: Video of postgame press conference and interviews, quote sheet
Video pf John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and locker room interviews with Kleberson, Antoine Hoppenot, Michael Farfan, and Amobi Okugo. Plus: postgame quote sheet.
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