First half hat trick from Wondo sets the stage for a commanding win in the opening of group play for the US. Klinsmann says McInerney “is on a good path.” Video of brilliant tifo in Portland. Altidore returns to the Prem. Union bits and more.
With all four strikers on the pitch from the opening whistle, the Union had no answer once Houston scored the inevitable opener.
Up a man and a goal, the Union played bunker ball. It didn’t work.
Hackworth says a win and a draw from road trip would be “a great outcome.” Kleberson unavailable for RSL, might make Houston. Okugo and Williams in Castrol Weekly Top 20. HCI’s Touray named to USL PRO TOW. More news.
Taking points away from Salt Lake city is one of the toughest tasks in MLS. Doing it without the league’s leading goalscorer is even harder. Philly will need to be fast and organizationally sound to pull off a coup in Utah.
Who will replace Jac Mac? This man. Also, how to fix Marfan, goalkeeper punches, the Union’s underwhelming signing at left back, and the universe’s curse on Carlos Bocanegra in this Five Thoughts column.
The Union made matters too easy on Dallas, failing to dictate play the way they did against Columbus and New York.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Saturday afternoon as the Philadelphia Union settled for a 2-2 tie with visiting FC Dallas.
Lots of reaction and quotes from the Union’s let down draw. Sainey Touray with goal and assist in Harrisburg win. Reading blows lead, settles for draw. Ocean City with commanding win. Carli Lloyd hat trick. More news.
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and interviews with Antoine Hoppenot, Jack McInerney, Amobi Okugo, Sheanon Williams and Aaron Wheeler. Plus: postgame quote sheet.
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