Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Harrisburg City Islanders
The Islanders make their yearly pilgrimage to Chester for the U.S. Open Cup.
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Commentary / Union
The false dilemma: To spend or not to spend
To spend or not to spend. That was and still is the question. Nick Fishman takes a closer look at the issue.
Featured / Player ratings / Union
Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 2 – 1 Colorado Rapids
Four wins! But there is still work to be done for some players to reach their full potential.
Player of the Week
Player of the week: C.J. Sapong
Philadelphia, and their fans, were in desperate need of a win. C.J. Sapong ensured the Union would get just that. He is our “Player of the week.”
Player ratings
Player ratings: Galaxy 0-0 Union
Despite collecting their second clean sheet of the season, the Union settled for a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles. Some players shone brightly, while others were mere shadows on the pitch.
A View from Afar
Tactics matter more when you make bad investments
Yes, tactics matter. Particularly when you invest in players the way the Union have. PSP’s Dan Walsh examines the Union’s transfer strategy in light of new MLS salary data, as well as Jim Curtin’s approach to tactics.
Match previews
Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Montreal Impact
The two worst teams in the Eastern conference square off this Saturday. Montreal is looking to build on their first victory of 2017. The winless streak is significant for the Union, but so is their four game losing streak. Is this the week Jim Curtin’s men change their fortune?
Tactical Analysis
Match analysis: D.C. United 2-1 Philadelphia Union
A poor first half gave way to a more energetic second frame, but Philly’s self-inflicted wounds were too much to overcome against D.C. United. PSP’s Adam Cann explains and provides the best explanation we’ve seen about what’s going on with Alejandro Bedoya.
Player of the Week
Player of the week: C.J. Sapong
For the Union, it was a game without many positives. One player, however, shone brightly. C.J. Sapong is PSP’s player of the week.
A View from Afar
Sapong, Simpson and the road
After a rough opening travel schedule, the Union get an extended home stretch to sort out their offensive problems and figure out what lineup makes them hum. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.
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