SI says unpolished attack, goalkeeping gaffes, and Califf controversy equal a real crisis at the Union. Power rankings tumble as six teams in the East remain winless. Adu named captain of Olympic qualifiers team. Fabrice Muamba’s condition improving.
Philly locals faced off against each other for the first time in an MLS match at PPL Park, but it wasn’t necessarily pretty for either of them. Meanwhile, two other local products made their MLS debuts. PSP rounds up the performances of Philly players around the world.
Union rue missed chances and second half mistakes. Nowak says Califf not started because of knee injury. Califf says his knee is fine. Quotes and roundup of match reports. More news.
PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz’s photo essay of Sunday’s home opener at PPL Park.
The Union remain winless in 2012 when, despite controlling the match throughout, another goalkeeping miscue led to a second straight defeat.
Public transportation, parking information and more ahead of Sunday’s season opener.
The Union look to challenge a Colorado defense that did more attacking than defending against Columbus, while Pablo Mastroeni tries to turn in another man of the match performance at PPL Park.
Freddy Adu stories never stop, plenty of questions for the Union tomorrow, PSP question-exchange with Denver Post, why does the USWNT get a bonus for a gold medal while the men don’t? More.
The Denver Post’s Nick Groke answered five questions about the Colorado Rapids ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Philadelphia Union. Groke knows his stuff. If you want to know what to expect from the Rapids, check it out.
Danny Mwanga is the guest as the pod looks ahead to Sunday’s Union home opener against Colorado Rapids. Then Amy Rodriguez joins the pod to talk about preparing with the USWNT for the Olympics.
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