PSP’s new weekly feature highlights the Philly player we feel most shined this week at any level (pro, amateur, youth, etc.). This week, Philadelphia Union captain Danny Califf earns the nod after shutting down Sebastien Le Toux, Atiba Harris, and the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Vancouver’s Atiba Harris suspended and fined for his elbow to Carlos Valdes. Califf and MacMath earn Team of the Week honorable mentions. More power rankings. Fever announce four new signings. Game of Thrones-to-Premiership converter. More news.
The Union are in the middle of the league in number of shots but close to bottom when it comes to the number and percentage that are on target.
Philly products Ryan Richter (pictured) and Tony Donatelli sign with Charleston, Jeff Parke fights for his starting job, and two former high school teammates miss a chance to face off in MLS. PSP rounds up Philadelphians abroad.
Union roundup including Califf named to best XI, power rankings, the Nowak-Vermes flip-flop and more. West Chester United eliminated fro US Open Cup qualification. USWNT thumps Brazil 3-0. More news.
On the plus side, the defense was much improved for the Union. The offense, however, was not.
What Saturday’s game says about the state and future of Philadelphia Union and their fans.
PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s photo essay of Saturday’s draw (and the Nowak – Le Toux handshake).
Roundup of reaction and match reports from Saturday’s draw against Vancouver. More news.
In his post-game press conference following Saturday’s scoreless draw with Vancouver, Peter Nowak emphasized the confidence gained from recording a shutout and putting an end to the “negative series” of opening losses. He also talked about what is wrong with the offense, and more.
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