Analysis / Union
PSP analyzes Philadelphia Union’s salary breakdown and identifies the steals (like Ray Gaddis, pictured), veteran bargains, surprises, and winner of the Juan Diego Gonzalez Award. Also, we take a look at several potential trade scenarios for Bakary Soumare.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Women’s soccer has come a long way. In Philadelphia in 1922, it came all the way from England.
Daily news roundups
Jeff Parke says no point in rushing return from injury. Harrisburg to face winner of Lehigh Valley/Reading United in USOC first round. Juan Agudelo traded to Revs. Altidore says club won’t release him for May USMNT camp. Feguson to retire as manager of Manchester United. More.
Philadelphians Abroad
Your weekly look at how local players are doing in the pros here and abroad.
Union
Was the no-call handball the primary reason for three points becoming one on Saturday?
Daily news roundups
The storyline heading into Chicago is whether Soumare will finally get to play. MLS salary info released. Power ranking roundup. Cruz’s performance earning honors.
Player ratings
There were plenty of chances to win the match – the final uncalled penalty aside – but the Union left too much space for Seattle in the attacking third and paid the price.
Player of the Week
Two absolute rockets in the span of 88 seconds. Whatever was said in the locker room at halftime, Cruz came out ready to prove his doubters wrong.
Photo essays
PSP photographer Michael Long’s look at Saturday’s wild 2-2 between Philadelphia Union and Seattle Sounders.
Fan Culture
A Union fan in need who benefited from the generosity of the Philadelphia soccer community pays it forward.
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