Williams likely to miss two Union games after receiving US U-23 callup for Olympic Qualifiers. More power ranking drops as national press questions Peter Nowak’s offseason moves. Hope Solo says she wishes she had stayed in Europe. Messi scores his eighth hat trick of the season to set new Barcelona all-time scoring record. More news.
Porfirio Lopez leaves on Tuesday for Costa Rica’s friendly against Jamaica on Wednesday.
Another match, another formation for the Union, who have more question marks than they do answers heading to Chicago, having failed to earn a point in their opener against Colorado.
Earl Gardner’s photo essay of the home opener, including the Stache Bash charity event in support of Help Kick Hunger and the view of the game from the River End.
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.
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