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Tag: Philadelphia Union
Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 1-0 D.C. United
Just like the fireworks after the match, some players sparkled while others fizzled. Catch up with PSP’s player ratings after the Union’s victory over D.C. United.
The Union ship of Theseus
When Earnie Stewart took the helm of the Philadelphia Union, he inherited a fanbase so tired of failure as to mutiny against the team’s ownership. How each defines that relationship is a significant part of the team’s “now” narrative.
All Three Points podcast: Let’s get philosophical
After an Icarus-like flight close to the sun that is decent play, the Union crashed back down to earth over the course of the next three games, before beating the worst team in the league, 1–0. Chris and Jeremy cope by getting philosophical.
News roundup: Blake saves 3 points
Medunjanin causes ref to rescind red, Bedoya and Blake to the Gold Cup, USWNT #1, and the rest of the day’s news.
Postgame video: Union 1-0 D.C. United
PSP’s Peter Andrews and Philly Voice’s Kevin Kinkead break down the match. Union fans sound off on their home team and D.C. United. Interviews with goalscorer Fafa Picault, Alejandro Bedoya and Man of the Match Andre Blake. Postgame press conferences with Jim Curtin and Ben Olsen.