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Union win 3-0 over Chivas USA

Fred scores vs. Chivas USA

The Union dominated Chivas USA on their way to a 3-0 victory. PSP has post-game analysis, player ratings, and video highlights.

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Chivas USA

Brad Knighton in goal

The 10-day break ends Saturday when Philadelphia Union host Chivas USA in Chester. Both teams need wins to keep alive their slim playoff hopes. PSP has a preview.

Preview: Philadelphia Union at San Jose Earthquakes

Shea Salinas crosses past Bobby Convey

Philadelphia Union visit the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night looking to keep their unbeaten streak and playoff hopes alive. PSP previews.

Pelada: Watch the year’s best soccer film Sunday

Pelada, a documentary

Check out Sunday’s screening in Philly of Pelada, a documentary on two former college soccer players (one man, one woman) who traveled the world playing pickup soccer games and in the process told the gritty stories of the people they met along the way. The film’s getting rave reviews.

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire

Photo: Nicolae Stoian

Two of Major League Soccer’s most maddening teams face off Saturday when the Chicago Fire visit Philadelphia Union. PSP previews.

Questioning the youth movement, other news

15-year-old Zach Pfeffer before appearing Wednesday in Philadelphia Union's friendly against Chivas Guadalajara

Questioning Philadelphia Union’s youth movement, praising the MLS youth academy movement, an early Beckham comeback, FIFA inspectors come to the U.S. to evaluate our World Cup bid, and more in today’s news roundup.

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Kansas City Wizards

Union fans hope the Doop song rings out a few times on Saturday

One of Major League Soccer’s hottest teams visits Philadelphia Union on Saturday. Shea Salinas could return from injury, and we could see a young but exciting Union starting lineup. PSP previews.

Devil’s advocate: Why not to play the kids

Union Jack celebrates a goal vs. New England

A youth movement is great in theory, but there’s a major catch for Philadelphia Union. If you play the kids too much, you could lose another key player in the expansion draft. PSP plays devil’s advocate and explains why more minutes for Danny Mwanga, Jack McInerney and Amobi Okugo could be bad for the Union, as much as we’d like to see it.

Union come back to win 2-1

Justin Mapp led the Union's comeback against New England

Justin Mapp scored a stoppage time game-winner and assisted on the equalizer to lead the Union to a dramatic come-from-behind win that ended their six-game winless streak. PSP has analysis, video highlights and player ratings.

Preview: Philadelphia Union at New England Revolution

Le Toux sets up his wonder strike

The Union visit New England hoping to break a six-game winless streak Saturday night. PSP previews.

Nowak calls out Union, other news

Peter Nowak calls out the Union, Bob Bradley makes googly eyes at Aston Villa, and Joey Barton does his best Ron Jeremy imitation. Yep, it’s the news roundup from the weekend.

Philadelphia Union 0-2 D.C. United

Peter Nowak watches a tough Union loss to D.C. United

Two bad plays, two goals, one loss for Philadelphia Union. A rough game on a soaked field led to a road loss against the club with the league’s worst record. PSP has post-game analysis, video highlights, photos and player ratings.

Preview: Philadelphia Union at D.C. United

The Philly-D.C. rivalry resumes

The Union renew their fledgling rivalry with D.C. United this Sunday with a trip to RFK stadium. PSP previews.

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids

(Photo: Paul Rudderow)

The Union play their 5th game in 15 days as Colorado comes to town, led by Philly product and MLS all-star center midfielder Jeff Larentowicz. PSP has a preview of what to expect on the field and in the stands.

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Real Salt Lake

The Sons of Ben welcome the Union home

The Union host Real Salt Lake to end a three-game scheduling nightmare that’s pitted them against three of the league’s best teams in just seven days.

Reading United falls in PDL semis

Reading United vs Portland, PDL semifinals

Reading United’s impressive run in the Premier Development League ended this weekend after they lost 2-1 to eventual champs Portland in the PDL playoff semifinals. Reading then lost the third place match on penalty kicks.