Preview: Union at Chicago Fire
The Union should take three points for a struggling Chicago side that will be without two of its designated players. A smash and grab will be nice, but can Philly actually control the match?
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Match previews
Season Previews
A tough start and Chicago: The Union’s first month
In the first month of the 2015 season, the Union face two playoff teams and two also-rans. PSP looks at how those teams matched up with Philly last year and what they have done to improve in the offseason.
Player ratings
Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 1-1 Fire
Despite Chicago being ripe for the picking, even without Le Toux and Casey, the Union failed to get numbers forward and put the kind of pressure on the Fire that would yield a desperately needed result.
Photo essays
In pictures: Union 1-1 Fire
PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at the draw with Chicago.
Daily news roundups
“Sickening”: Reaction to Fire draw, PA senator wants release of WC report, more
Recaps, reaction to dispiriting draw with Chicago. Ives says blame Sak. Bob Casey wants FIFA to release investigation report. No player boycott of Women’s World Cup planned. More.
Postgame
Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 1-1 Fire
Video and transript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and video of locker room interviews with Rais Mbolhi, Antoine Hoppenot, Danny Cruz and Amobi Okugo. Also postgame quote sheet.
Union match reports
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Chicago Fire
Amobi Okugo was nearly the hero for the Union, but in the end, Rais Mbolhi’s blunder made the headlines, with the Union settling for a 1-1 draw against Chicago.
Daily news roundups
“We know the urgency”: Fire previews, are NYRB’s days numbered, Women’s WC lawsuit filed, more
Union-Fire previews. SI report says Red Bull losing interest in New York franchise. Discrimination lawsuit over use of articial turf at Women’s World Cup filed. More.
Match previews
Preview: Union vs Chicago Fire
The Union know that three points are a necessity in a big matchup with Chicago. Can they overcome weary legs and break a scoring drought on Thursday night?
KYW Philly Soccer Show
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Bakary Soumare
Former Union defender Bakary Soumare joins Greg and Eli ahead of Chicago FIre’s visit to PPL on Thursday.
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