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Featured / Union

Measuring the mountain

Goals, goals against, possession… bah! In the end, it’s all about points. And the Union don’t have enough. PSP breaks down what the Union need to achieve in order to get back to the postseason. Be warned, it’ll be a daunting task.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Cup run, nasty, GM to sponsor Man U, more news

The Union focused on Cup run. Fever cooled on the road. Does the USMNT need to be nastier? Italy coach OK if team withdrawn from Euros amid match-fixing scandal. General Motors new sponsor of Manchester United. More news.

Featured

Footy on the Telly, June 1 – June 7

The week’s live soccer listings for your TV and computer.

Featured / Inside Reading / Reading United AC

Inside Reading: The US Open Cup road trip

It’s a tale of good soccer, long bus rides, kung fu aliens, Snickers, Gatorade, and a gun-toting guy and his waffle-eating dog. Reading United’s Kyle McCarthy takes us behind the scenes in his club’s trip to Charleston, South Carolina for what could be the toughest match they play all season.

Featured / USMNT

Analysis: USA 1-4 Brazil

There was a lot more to the US-Brazil match than just the scoreline (such as Dempsey and Donovan pairing for the first time under Juergman Klinsmann and a whole lot of saves by Brazil’s goalkeeper). PSP breaks down the keys to Wednesday night’s game.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Brazil waxes US, more news

Brazil shows they are no Scotland. Klinsmann wants nastier USA team. Another Open Cup upset. Video of Harrisburg’s comeback against New England. More news.

Featured / USMNT / World

Report: USA 1-4 Brazil

Neymar, Marcelo and Pato, oh my! Brazil brought their bag of tricks – and a stunning young goalie – to Washington, DC in a 4-1 victory over the United States, spoiling Clint Dempsey’s return.

Featured / Photo essays

Union vs. Rhinos in pictures

PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s look at the Union’s first US Open Cup win.

Featured / US Open Cup

Union USOC postgame presser & interviews

Video of John Hackworth’s press conference and locker room interviews with Chris Konopka, Sheanon Williams, Gabriel Farfan, Amobi Okugo and Michael Lahoud.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly’s first international

A look at the connection between cricket and the first international friendly played in Philadelphia.