The Union focused on Cup run. Fever cooled on the road. Does the USMNT need to be nastier? Italy coach OK if team withdrawn from Euros amid match-fixing scandal. General Motors new sponsor of Manchester United. More news.
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Union 1st USOC win, H-burg tops NE, more news
The Union handily defeat Rochester Rhinos to record their first ever US Open Cup victory. Harrisburg City Islanders defeat New England Revolution on penalty kicks after dramatic six goal extra time. Six other MLS clubs defeated by lower division teams. Roger Torres says he will be ready to play in upcoming friendlies. Can USA hang with Brazil? 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.
Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-1 FC Dallas
The good news. The Union got a valuable road point in Dallas. The bad news. They looked dreadful doing it.
The Danny Califf trade: An evaluation
PSP evaluates the Danny Califf trade and the blockbuster Agudelo-Pearce swap it enabled, examines the Union’s allocation money chase, and cuts to the heart of the controversy behind the Califf deal.
Analysis and player ratings: Union 2-3 Red Bulls
The Union looked great, but they still lost. Adu’s red card was the obvious turning point in the match, and Union fans must begin to wonder if their undersized defense can survive an entire season. With video of post-game locker room interviews.