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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.

Cup run, nasty, GM to sponsor Man U, more news

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 Italy coach OK if team withdrawn from Euros amid match-fixing scandal.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.

Union vs. Rhinos in pictures

PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s look at the Union’s first US Open Cup win.

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.

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.

Recaps, quotes, reaction to Dallas draw, more

Reaction to Saturday’s Union draw in Dallas. Reading United, Ocean City, Harrisburg all victorious. Philadelphia Fever draw in first game. Reaction to demise of WPS. More news.

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.

Player of the Week: ?

This week’s Philadelphia Player of the Week is …

(Not your average Player of the Week post.)

Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-1 Sounders

The Union’s midfield play was found wanting by an in-form Sounders outfit that controlled the match from the opening whistle.