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We want the Cup, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 11, 2012 at 10:14 am × 11 comments

US Open Cup previews. Hackworth expects fast and physical game. KC want revenge. Union players all over the weekly awards. More news.

The case for John Hackworth

by Dan Walsh × on July 10, 2012 at 12:02 pm × 14 comments

PSP makes the case to drop John Hackworth’s interim tag and keep him as Philadelphia Union manager on a more permanent basis.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Analysis & player ratings: Union 3-0 Toronto FC

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on July 10, 2012 at 11:29 am × 24 comments

In a battle of the cellar dwellers, the Union earned their second consecutive league victory, pounding Toronto FC in a match that could have been far more lopsided.

Featured / Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Michael Farfan

by Dan Walsh × on July 10, 2012 at 11:05 am × 2 comments

The Philly Player of the Week is Michael Farfan. Could there be any doubt? He was just too nasty. PSP lays it out.

Featured / Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad: Valentin scores first goal

by Chris Luczkowiak × on July 10, 2012 at 10:28 am × 0 comments

Philly players found the back of the net in the MLS and USL PRO over the past week with Zarek Valentin scoring his first goal.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Vote Mac & Marf, weekly honors, more news.

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 10, 2012 at 10:05 am × 2 comments

Vote McInerney and Farfan for Goal of the Week. Union, Marfan and Adu honors roll in. More news.

Featured / Photo essays

In pictures: Union 3-0 Toronto FC

by Paul Rudderow × on July 9, 2012 at 11:47 am × 9 comments

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow’s look at Sunday’s emphatic win.

Daily news roundups / Featured

“Just clicking” — Reports & reaction from Union’s big win

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 9, 2012 at 11:12 am × 12 comments

Reports & reaction from the Union’s dominating win over Toronto. A candid Freddy Adu on what he needs to do. Peter Nowak tells Polish press if the national team needs him, “I’m available.” Ocean City clinches PDL playoff spot, another thumping win for Reading, while Harrisburg fights back for a 4 point weekend. More news.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Toronto FC

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on July 8, 2012 at 10:20 pm × 23 comments

The Union took the game to Toronto early and often on Sunday afternoon, running out with a comprehensive 3-0 victory.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview and tactics: Union vs TFC

by Adam Cann × on July 7, 2012 at 12:04 pm × 5 comments

Last time these teams met, it was the lowest point of the Union’s season. After a string of solid performances, can Jack McInerney lead Philadelphia to a much-needed trio of points?