Amobi Okugo is not perfect, but his passing has been close to it since joining the Union back line. With Bakary Soumare healthy, PSP looks at what the Union have to weigh in making decisions about their defensive personnel.
In the latest edition of the pod, KYW’s Geg Orlandini and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch are joined by Philadelphi Union midfielder/defender Amobi Okugo and Union beat writer Dave Zeiltlin.
Valdes, Gomez, and Daniel receive national team call-ups. Soumare available for selection against Montreal, will Hoppenot start? How much Perlaza and Soumare are paid. Anatomy of a goal. Reading and Ocean City players up for season best awards. GolTV to broadcast US Open Cup final. More news.
The three points have been secured. Now PSP takes a look at the messy midfield that nearly cost the Union during Sunday night’s 2-1 victory over New England.
A lack of attacking chemistry and the bulldozer that is Kenny Cooper combined to end the Union’s winning streak at three.
Reports and reaction from Saturday’s loss against New York Red Bulls. Adu absence fuels rumor and speculation. Reading and Ocean City out of playoffs. FC Sonic defeat NYRB U-23 to advance to NPSL championships. More news.
Villa friendly. Okugo named to Team of the Week. Reading United advances in PDL Eastern Conference Playoffs. Thieves hit local youth soccer club hard. Cosmos plan. Poor soccer ticket sales at Olympics? More news.
Gabriel Farfan has been dazzling with his ball skills. What could he do if returned to midfield? PSP explores the possibilities for him and the rest of the displaced Union midfielders.
The Union lost their shape and again struggled through the midfield, but were saved by Captain Courageous, and 2012 MLS All Star, Carlos Valdes.
Terrible officiating, cynical play, and the Union didn’t finish the few chances they created: Recaps, reaction and quotes from a hard ending to a great run. More FIFA corruption – hurray!
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