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A View from Afar

MLS conference final first legs show how far league has come

The first legs of the MLS conference championships drew over 50,000 fans per match. PSP’s Dan Walsh compares that with what he saw firsthand at soccer matches recently in South America and Europe and finds MLS coming out looking very good in comparison.

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Quick Reference

Union vs Sounders quick reference

Get up to speed on the Union’s history with Seattle. We’ve got match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more.

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Seattle Sounders

CJ Sapong was the hero as the Union sucker punched a weakened Seattle side at PPL Park Wednesday night.

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A View from Afar

How will the Union respond?

The Union came up second best in the U.S. Open Cup. Now, the question is: Will they pout about it and collapse, or will they keep up their great play and drive into the playoffs? PSP’s Dan Walsh explores.

Union match reports

US Open Cup final match report: Union 1-3 Sounders (AET)

The Union turned in a valiant effort, but eventually gave up two goals in extra time as the visiting Seattle Sounders took home the 2014 US Open Cup.

Analysis

Three questions ahead of NYRB and the U.S. Open Cup final

The Union are entering the most important home stretch in team history, beginning with two Eastern Conference six-pointers and the US Open Cup final in the span of a week. Kevin Kinkead asks who should start, who should come off the bench, and who should be rested.

Daily news roundups

Union will host Seattle in USOC final, Bone loaned, Union Academy USBNT call-ups, more news

Seattle thump Chicago 6-0 to set up US Open Cup final against Union at PPL Park. Corben Bone loaned to USL PRO’s Hammerheads. Union Academy players get US BNTs call-ups. Suarez ban upheald. More.

Analysis

The adventures of Aaron Wheeler

With John Hackworth hinting that Austin Berry could return to the starting lineup Saturday, PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at the Aaron Wheeler experiment through the lens of last Saturday’s Union-Seattle game.

Player ratings

Player ratings and analysis: Union 1-2 Sounders

There were definite positives from the Union’s showing in Seattle, but with their winless streak at 8 matches, they must turn positivity into points — plural — against DC United.

Union match reports

Match Report: Seattle Sounders 2-1 Philadelphia Union

After taking a first half lead off a Brad Evans own goal, the Union fell 2-1 in Seattle after second half goals from Obafemi Martins and Chad Marshall.