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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.
Week in Tweets
The Week in Tweets
Garfan gets drug tested, Torres vs Wheeler in an aerial battle, and grumpy comments about the match against New England. It’s The Week in Tweets.
MLS
NY2: Departing from recent MLS expansion success?
Does it really make sense for the twentieth MLS franchise to be in New York City? Earl Reed explores.
Union
What’s the idea behind theme nights?
Saturday is Star Wars theme night at PPL Park. PSP talks to Cara Joftis, the Union’s vice president for marketing, about how the promotion came about.
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