With the Jordan Harvey trade looming large over the Union, they are granted a bit of a reprieve with Steven Lenhart’s suspension. The PSP previews a Union team that should be able to get the job done in San Diego.
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Midseason review: Philadelphia Union
With the Union halfway through the season, PSP reviews the performance of each player on the team, with ratings and comments for each player.
That sucked
Playing on the road following a trans-continental flight is awfully difficult even when you have your best players on the pitch. When you select some of your worst, it’s damn near impossible. (No photos today, too angry to think up witty captions).
Officiating v finishing, more news
Reaction to Saturday’s draw: poor officiating v inability to put a team away. Meanwhile, some RSL blogger moans on about Nowak. Eastern Conference results. Independence becomes first team to squelch Flash. That Hassli goal. Reaction to USMNT loss, more news.
Hard to argue with six goals
Six goals. On the road. Not much more needs to be said. The Union were in scintillating form against Toronto and look primed to go on a tear over the next few weeks.
Ruiz options: young attackers, this retired old guy
Carlos Ruiz says there are many options while he’s away for the Gold Cup on the Union squad. Apparently the options include a 33-year-old who’s been retired for two years. More news.