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Featured / USMNT

Preview: Mexico vs. USA

While Mexico has called up a nearly full-strength roster, the US roster 10 MLS-based players and many notable absences. It could be a long night for the US.

Featured / Match stats / Statistics / Union

Wins, losses & goals

After ten games, the Union’s record under John Hackworth stands at .500. PSP looks at some of the numbers.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union notes, USA v Mexico news, NY stadium craziness, more

What’s happened to Roger Torres? Hoppenot is “The Jet.” Carli Lloyd back home. Soccer stadium fever in NY. Klinsmann says USMNT is in Mexico to win. Howard says what gap? More news.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-3 Fire

The Union were sloppy and unnecessarily passive in falling 3-1 to the visiting Fire.

Featured / History / US Soccer History / USMNT

USA vs. Mexico: A look back

The USMNT plays Mexico at the Azteca on Wednesday. PSP takes a look at a rivalry that stretches back to 1934.

Daily news roundups / Featured

A tricky question, locals on Hermann Trophy Watch List, more news

Should MacMath be sat? Locals make Hermann Trophy Watch List. More on proposed Philadelphia Sports Zone/Celtic partnership. More news.

Featured / Photo essays

In pictures: Union 1-3 Fire

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow’s look at the Union’s disappointing loss to Chicago.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Hackworth: “My responsibility,” reaction to Union loss, more news

Hackworth says loss is his responsibility. Team believes they are still in the play-off hunt. What’s next for women’s soccer in the US? US roster announced for Mexico friendly. More news.

Featured / MLS / Union / Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-3 Chicago Fire

The Union lost their focus, and the match, in a 13 minute period on Sunday night, falling at home to Chicago Fire 3-1.

Featured / Photo essays

In pictures: Real Madrid 2–0 Celtic

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Saturday’s final game of the World Football Challenge 2012 as Real Madrid CF took on Celtic FC. On a sweltering afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field both teams played hard but Madrid came out with the 2-0 victory.