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Union vs. Rhinos in pictures

PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s look at the Union’s first US Open Cup win.

Union USOC postgame presser & interviews

Video of John Hackworth’s press conference and locker room interviews with Chris Konopka, Sheanon Williams, Gabriel Farfan, Amobi Okugo and Michael Lahoud.

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-1 FC Dallas

The good news. The Union got a valuable road point in Dallas. The bad news. They looked dreadful doing it.

Reserves report: Union 2-2 Red Bulls

Despite controlling the possession and territory throughout the majority of the match, the Union reserves conceded a late Red Bulls comeback, drawing 2-2. Includes video of post-game interviews.

Something to prove

It was a great night all around for the Union when they defeated Schalke on Wednesday. PSP looks at 11 players who made the claim for more minutes with their performances.

Union 2-1 Schalke: Post-game interviews

Post-game video interviews with Chandler Hoffman, Danny Mwanga, Gabriel Farfan, Raymon Gaddis, Amobi Okugo, and Jimmy McLaughlin.

Player of the Week: ?

This week’s Philadelphia Player of the Week is …

(Not your average Player of the Week post.)

Flooding, timidity, money & more news

Flooding the Union midfield key to rebound. Valdes annoyed with Union’s timidity. Harrisburg home opener. More on the money, more news.

It’s time to start Danny Mwanga again

It’s an all too common sight: An opposing defender outrunning Philadelphia Union striker Lionard Pajoy (pictured). PSP makes the case for Danny Mwanga’s return to the starting lineup in place of Pajoy.

Dismantle the goal: Philly-San Jose

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.