Peter Nowak might have a claim to MLS executive of the year, but his questionable lineup choices have cost the Union points for two years. Now it’s playoff time, and there will be no decision more important for the Union than the starting lineups. This is Nowak’s time to prove he’s truly a great coach. Will he do it?
Is PPL Park so good a soccer stadium that it’s worth a 280-mile round trip, past another MLS club’s stadium, just to get there? Well …
The appearances of Morgan Langley (pictured) and Zach Pfeffer in Saturday’s game marked a huge milestone for the Union: It was the first time a local product had appeared in a game for them. That’s a massive step for the Union as a franchise. Here’s why.
D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen is this week’s featured guest on KYW’s Philly Soccer Show. He talked about turning around D.C. United, coming up as a young player in southeast Pennsylvania, and his desire to keep his job on permanent (rather than interim) basis. Greg & Dan also cover Philadelphia Union’s recent form and changes to the MLS format.
Justin Mapp scored a stoppage time game-winner and assisted on the equalizer to lead the Union to a dramatic come-from-behind win that ended their six-game winless streak. PSP has analysis, video highlights and player ratings.
A blow-by-blow recap of the Union’s loss to D.C. United.