DC United assistant coach Chad Ashton – who calls Peter Nowak Coach of the Year – talks to the PSP about the Union’s counterattack, his team’s defensive struggles, and working new players into a team mid-season.
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More Ruiz rumors, Nowak explains, more news
More Ruiz rumors. Nowak says the Union “have a difficult game” on Saturday, challenges the team for more. Mondragon calls the back four his life insurance. Narducci opens up a can of worms. Fortgate update, more morning news and your weekend TV listings.
Opposition report: DC United
DC United has a ton of offensive talent but has struggled to play a complete game. The Union meet them during a period of transition, as the I-95 rivals try to integrate Dwayne de Rosario into their squad.
River Cup rosters announced
Sons of Ben to play team that includes Nowak, Hackworth, Vartughian, Burke, Sakiewicz and team owner Jay Sugarman in River Cup charity match on July 15.
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Steven Goff
Steven Goff, writer of the Washington Post’s Soccer Insider blog, joins KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch on this week’s edition of the Philly Soccer Show. Topic’s include Saturday’s Union match at DC United, the De Rosario trade, the USMNT humiliating loss in the Gold Cup final and the USWNT at the Women’s World Cup.
Power rankings, PPL Park love, more news
Up, down and even – the Union power rankings roundup. Union CEO Sakiewicz makes it clear: there will be more American football destroying the pitch at PPL Park. USWNT wins first group stage match at WWC. Bob Bradley has lost the locker room, will he lose his job? More news.