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Daily news roundups

Defensive speculations, salary info released, power rankings, Cruzing, Blazer banned, and more

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

Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-2 Sounders

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

Player of the Week: Danny Cruz

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

Photo Essay: Red cards and Danny Cruz…Union 2-2 Seattle

PSP photographer Michael Long’s look at Saturday’s wild 2-2 between Philadelphia Union and Seattle Sounders.

Fan Culture

“Paying it forward”: On Union fans being awesome

A Union fan in need who benefited from the generosity of the Philadelphia soccer community pays it forward.

Daily news roundups

Hack lays into refs, Cruz on his missiles, will Soumare finally play, more reaction to Union draw

Hackworth says Union could have done more to win but poor officiating played big part in Saturday’s draw. Cruz on his brace. With Parke injured and Williams suspended, is it Soumare time. HCI win. More news.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-2 Seattle Sounders

After falling behind early in the first half to an Eddie Johnson goal, two excellent strikes from Danny Cruz gave the Union a brief second half lead only for Mauro Rosales to equalize for the visitors and set up a tense and chippy finish.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Sounders

The Sounders can’t score, but then again neither could the Revolution. The Union’s shaky defense needs to step up if the team wants to earn full points against a desperate Western Conference foe.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Conor Casey

Big Union forward Conor Casey is the guest on the latest edition of the pod. Greg and Eli then preview Saturday’s contest against Seattle.

Daily news roundups

Mac named Player of the Month, Union D needs to tighten up, more

Jack McInerney becomes only the second Union player to be named MLS Player of the Month. Hack says the defense needs return to earlier form for Union to have success against Seattle. PDA U-18s ranked No. 1 in the country. More.