Extensive quotes from John Hackworth’s Wednesday press conference on how he’s different than Nowak, lineup changes, goalscoring, and more. McInerney says life under Nowak made him “pissed off.” Report says Costa Rican clasico to be played at PPL Park on July 15. More news.
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Hackworth on Union roots, Nowak trades, more news
John Hackworth talks about the need to return to the Union’s roots, disagreeing with some of Peter Nowak’s transfer decisions. McInerney says time under Nowak was “frustrating.” Okugo named to Team of the Week. Gutierrez says Perlaza will lead by example. Euro quarterfinal schedule. More news.
Off the field: A message, a date, and a place
Hackworth sends a message, and PPL Park receives one. Also, there’s a key date that could result in a few Union roster changes (and no, we’re not talking about the transfer window). Yes, PSP has three thoughts on the Union.
Player of the Week: Jack McInerney
Union Jack was all over the place — in a good way. Welcome out of the doghouse.
Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-1 DC
The Union will be gutted to have nothing to show from their best performance of the year, but they will take confidence from their play all over the park.
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.