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Peter Nowak, a postmortem

The Peter Nowak era is over. Philadelphia Union’s controversial manager is out. PSP evaluates his tenure, how it all unraveled, and what’s next for the Union.

A friendly affair: Union edge United 3-2

Ray Gaddis returned to his old stomping grounds, Roger Torres returned from injury, and Gabriel Farfan left injured in an exciting but chippy 3-2 win for Philadelphia Union over PDL affiliate Reading United.

Player ratings & analysis: Union 2-1 DCU

Hoppenot and Marfan shined. Okugo showed he can play center back. Pajoy’s in over his head. PSP has player ratings and postgame analysis of the Union’s US Open Cup win over DC United.

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.

The Philadelphia-Ankara connection

What do the Union have in common with a team in Turkey? PSP connects the dots, dissects Saturday’s game-winning goal, offers a suggestion for the U.S. Open Cup, and raves about NBC Sports and Landon Donovan in this Five Thoughts piece.

Real-Celtic at Linc, Toronto fallout, USOC, more

Real Madrid to play Celtic August 11 at the Linc. Nowak “extremely disappointed” with Union’s performance in Toronto. Union in US Open Cup play tonight at PPL Park. More news.

Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-1 Toronto

Are the Union the worst team in MLS? PSP has analysis and player ratings of the Union’s 1-0 loss to Toronto.

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.)