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Footy on the Telly, March 16 – March 22

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 16, 2012 at 9:05 am × 4 comments

Live soccer listings for your TV and computer.

Meet the new U… same as the old U?

by Adam Cann × on March 15, 2012 at 2:09 pm × 3 comments

The Union’s stats against Portland look mighty similar to their stats against Houston in 2011’s opening match. A year ago, they were defending a lead the whole game. What does that say about their performance last Monday?

Featured / Photo essays

In pictures: Philadelphia Union Fan Fest

by Paul Rudderow × on March 15, 2012 at 11:00 am × 4 comments

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow’s look at Wednesday night’s fan fest.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Nowak: Too early to judge. Califf: Super stoked and amped. More news.

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 15, 2012 at 10:25 am × 9 comments

Nowak progress will come with time. Califf says team is “super stoked and amped” to play at PPL on Sunday. Gomez likes to take free kicks and PKs. Seattle thrashed, LA shocked. Walt Bahr remembers John “Clarkie” Souza. More news.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Analysis & player ratings: Timbers 3-1 Union

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on March 14, 2012 at 12:07 pm × 38 comments

Not much went right on Monday night for the Union in their 3-1 opening day loss in Portland. PSP offers analysis and player ratings on what was good, bad and simply not yet worked out from the season opener.

Featured / Match stats / Statistics

Timbers 3-1 Union: Looking at some numbers

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 14, 2012 at 11:33 am × 1 comment

What does data from the Opta-powered Chalkboard feature at MLSsoccer.com tell us about Monday night’s loss in Portland?

Daily news roundups / Featured

Further post-game reaction, quotes, power rankings and more

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 14, 2012 at 10:41 am × 3 comments

Round up of local match reports and more postgame quotes. Sakiewicz says Union’s focus is on winning over area soccer fans, not casual sport fans. IS it power rankings time already? More news.