MacMath for Save of the Week. Gaddis moves up in Rookie Rankings, Gomez gets honorable mention. The Union’s payroll place in global pro sports. Four area teams in opening rounds of US Open Cup. Coach of 1973 NASL champion Philadelphia Atoms survives alligator attack. More news.
Soccer is a blame game. Goals aren’t common, so when you give one up, everyone goes looking for someone to blame. But is it that simple? PSP dissects one of San Jose’s goals to find out.
Adu says he will shoot more. Latest power rankings. Soccer America says Lopez and Martinez have disappointed. Local GK a Sueño MLS 2012 finalist. “Union Killer” named Player of the Week. More news.
The Union conceded too much possession and territory in the first half, and it ultimately cost them when they ran out of gas against San Jose. PSP has postgame analysis and player ratings, as well as video of post game press conference and interviews with the players.
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s look at Saturday’s loss to San Jose.
Bill Gaudette started his first MLS game in 6 years, and it was a big one. Meanwhile, Jeff Larentowicz scored his first goal of the season, Zarek Valentin pitched in on Montreal’s first ever clean sheet, and USL players are added to the weekly roundup of Philadelphians abroad.
Reports, recaps and reaction to Union’s loss to San Jose. Jersey Shore Boca qualify for US Open Cup. Is WPS finished for good? More news.
Steven Lenhart’s stoppage time goal broke Union hearts, and the 2-1 victory kept the Western Conference leading San Jose Earthquakes rolling in 2012. PSP has a match report and quotes from both teams.
MLS suspended Philadelphia Union’s Gabriel Farfan for three games for the two-footed tackle that earned him a red card last week against Chivas USA. PSP breaks it down and starts the debate over whether the punishment fit the crime.
The big decision is in the back line: Keep Gaddis or restore Lopez? Ok, easy decision. Now on to the Quakes: Where’s Wondo, beating Beitashour, stopping Stephenson.
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