Archive for October, 2011

Union-Dynamo: analysis and player ratings

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What was up with that starting lineup?

Philadelphia Union vs Houston Dynamo in pictures

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PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s photo essay of Sunday night’s playoff loss at PPL Park.

Reaction to Union loss: tweets, quotes, match reports

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A roundup of reaction to the Union’s loss to Houston Dynamo.

Philadelphia Union 1-2 Houston Dynamo

Danny Mwanga takes on Houston alone

The Houston Dynamo will take a 2-1 lead back to Texas after downing the Union in the first leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal. UPDATE: Video highlights added.

Live updated photo essay from the playoffs

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The PSP wants your photos from the game! Send them to us!

Playoff preview: Union v Dynamo

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Playoff time can only mean one thing: Time for the Playoff Preview! We are stepping our game up in hopes that the Union will respond in kind!

Lineup breakdown: Union O vs Dynamo D

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Sebastien Le Toux > Houston’s entire defense. Enough said.

Late previews of Union-Dynamo, other news

Danny Mwanga takes on Houston alone

The Union fullbacks are key vs. the Dynamo, the Revs ignored Twellman’s concussions, who will start in midfield for the Union, and the morning’s wild Arsenal-Chelsea match in today’s news roundup.

Lineup breakdown: Union mid vs Dynamo mid

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Brad Davis led the league in assists. The Union’s midfield formation is shaped like a cloud. And what about the new man Camargo? PSP’s Adam Cann and Eli Pearlman-Storch take a look at the battle in the midfield.

PSP talks to Dynamo M/D Geoff Cameron

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PSP talks to Houston midfielder/defender Geoff Cameron. Cameron scored the equalizer on the Union when the team’s last met in August.

Flashback: Philly in the 1973 NASL playoffs

The 1973 Philadelphia Atoms

As the second-year Philadelphia Union prepare for their first MLS playoff appearance, we take a look back at how the Philadelphia Atoms fared in the 1973 NASL playoffs in their inaugural year.

“Oh, it’s huge.” More news.

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Califf says dominating Houston would be huge, without Le Toux the Union would be struggling. Sakiewicz praises Nowak, doesn’t take playoffs for granted. Colorado tops Crew. magicJack WPS franchise terminated. Independence update. Weekend TV listings. More news.

Go big or go home

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The regular season is no more. Neither is the away goals rule. That should mean one thing for the Union: ATTACK!!!!!!!!!

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Union playoffs roundtable

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Philly Soccer Show podcast co-hosts Greg Orlandini of KYW NewsRadio and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch are joined by Kerith Gabriel of the Daily News and Jeff Clark of the Press of Atlantic City for a roundtable discussion of the Philadelphia Union’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against Houston Dynamo.

Lineup breakdown: Union D vs Dynamo O

Photo: Nicolae Stoian

A great defense against a big bruising offense. Can the Union back four activate shutdown mode against a front line that wants to mix it up in the box?

Sunday’s kickoff set for 5pm, Pauno questionable, more playoff news

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Sunday’s game will kickoff at 5pm. Pauno questionable. Union have youth and experience. Nowak’s three factors for success. More morning news.