Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Kansas City Wizards
One of Major League Soccer’s hottest teams visits Philadelphia Union on Saturday. Shea Salinas could return from injury, and we could see a young but exciting Union starting lineup. PSP previews.
One of Major League Soccer’s hottest teams visits Philadelphia Union on Saturday. Shea Salinas could return from injury, and we could see a young but exciting Union starting lineup. PSP previews.
On a beautiful night at PPL park that saw a pacy, aggressive Chivas Guadalajara outfit make Eduardo Coudet, Fred and Stefani Miglioranzi look positively geriatric, it was the spate of second half substitutes that rose to the occasion, bringing victory to the Union along with a much-needed clean sheet.
A youth movement is great in theory, but there’s a major catch for Philadelphia Union. If you play the kids too much, you could lose another key player in the expansion draft. PSP plays devil’s advocate and explains why more minutes for Danny Mwanga, Jack McInerney and Amobi Okugo could be bad for the Union, as much as we’d like to see it.
Seitz + Fred > Perkins? Aston Villa want a manager with EPL experience, bad Union coverage leads to a rant, and the Independence fall to Boston.
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.
After drafting young and promising to develop talent, the Union have stuck with weary veterans as they fade from playoff contention. Put the young guys in.
A look at the progress of soccer in the US and the development of youth players.
Shape, width, personnel, possession, salaries: PSP’s Ryan Pine on the state of the Union and his plan for how to fix it.
Steven Lenhart’s two beautifully headed goals sank the Union 2-1 on Thursday night. PSP has post-game analysis, player ratings, photos and video highlights.
With 15 of 30 games in hand, Philadelphia Union has played half a season. That means it’s time to hand out mid-season grades. We have one for every player and the front office, so hop in to check out the better-late-than-never report card.
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