Following the Nelson Rivas headbutt to Antoine Hoppenot, PSP looks at the Disciplinary Committee’s guidelines and past decisions to understand how much additional suspension might be expected and when a decision could be announced. Also, why the club may have decided not to appeal Jack McInerney’s red card.
Tag: Philadelphia Union
Canada head stomp, FIFA investiges comments, US Open Cup final, more
FIFA to investigate post game comments and footage emerges of a Canada player stomping on the head of a US player as the fallout from Olympic semifinal continues. US Open Cup final tonight. Union U-17s in Generation adidas Cup final on Thursday. Bolt wants to be a Red Devil. More news.
Zac MacMath: Leadership and emotions
On his 21st birthday, Zac MacMath has to learn that sometimes maturity means knowing when to ignore that carefully cultivated self-control.
USA! USA! USA! More news
The US says “We won.” Canada says, “We were robbed.” Recaps and reaction to USWNT amazing come-from-behind win against Canada in the Olympic semifinals. Power rankings and Generation adidas Cup. More news.
Player ratings and analysis: Impact 2-0 Union
Smart defense by Montreal and slow build-up play by the Union meant a single set piece breakdown was enough to seal Philadelphia’s fate on Saturday.
Photo essay: Impact 2 – 0 Union
PSP photographer Michael Long was in Montreal as the Union fell 2-0 to the Impact. Here’s a look at what he saw.