The Union conceded too much possession and territory in the first half, and it ultimately cost them when they ran out of gas against San Jose. PSP has postgame analysis and player ratings, as well as video of post game press conference and interviews with the players.
Steven Lenhart’s stoppage time goal broke Union hearts, and the 2-1 victory kept the Western Conference leading San Jose Earthquakes rolling in 2012. PSP has a match report and quotes from both teams.
Nowak and the Union await league disciplinary committee ruling. Califf expected to start. Herdling back from Germany. Gaddis getting noticed. Jersey Shore Boca in US Open Cup qualifier on Sunday. More news.
After his nasty dribbling display that created the game-winning goal Saturday against Chivas USA, Philadelphia Union midfielder Michael Farfan is the Philadelphia player of the week.
Marfan and Valdes named to league’s Team of the Week, MacMath to Castrol Weekly Top 20 Performer list. Does Nowak equal Reid? Eagles and Union plan big summertime soccer event at Linc, but who will it be? City Islanders players, Richter honored. More news.
A win’s a win for the Union who will be glad to bring three points back from the west coast despite a less than stellar performance. Suspensions to Gabriel Farfan and Keon Daniel will hurt the team in the short term, though.
Michael Farfan’s brilliance became Freddy Adu’s first goal of the season. Adu backheeled the winner beyond Dan Kennedy, and the Union held on with nine men to earn a difficult road victory.
Solid throughout, the Union deserved their victory. But with only three goals from five matches, changes need to be made up top. Includes video interviews with Sheanon Williams, Raymon Gaddis, Gabriel Farfan, Brian Carroll.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Saturday afternoon’s Philadelphia Union 1-0 win over Columbus Crew at PPL Park.
The Union are in the middle of the league in number of shots but close to bottom when it comes to the number and percentage that are on target.
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