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Union 2012 home opener on Sunday, March 18

Philadelphia Union have announced the date of their 2012 home opener.

November 29, 2011 Featured, Local, Union 0 Comments

RIP, Shane Kelly

The Philly soccer community lost one of its own when Shane Kelly was gunned down in Fishtown last week. PSP remembers — and mourns — the commissioner of the Casa Soccer League’s top division.

November 21, 2011 Casa Soccer League, Featured, Local 5 Comments

The defense by shots on target

The Union set a new league record in 2011 for fewest shots on target allowed. We break down the numbers.

November 14, 2011 Featured, Local, Match stats, Statistics, Union 6 Comments

Player ratings & analysis: Dynamo 1-0 Union (3-1 agg.)

The Union’s final match of the season showed off their skills and exposed their flaws: A strong defense and a young offense could not overcome a disciplined Dynamo.

November 7, 2011 Featured, Local, MLS, Union 7 Comments

They picked the right players this season, and the players did their part. For the Union to take the next step, something else is required. PSP lays it out — briefly, since we still have the postgame hangover too.

November 5, 2011 Featured, Local, MLS, Union 11 Comments

Union-Dynamo: analysis and player ratings

What was up with that starting lineup?

October 31, 2011 Featured, Local, Union 21 Comments

Lineup breakdown: Union mid vs Dynamo mid

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.

October 28, 2011 Featured, Local 5 Comments

Go big or go home

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

October 27, 2011 Featured, Local, Union 10 Comments

Lineup breakdown: Between the pipes

Both All-Stars. Both big. Both in their first season as a MLS starter. Who has the advantage in goal? The Union with The Dragon or the Dynamo with Tally Hall?

October 26, 2011 Featured, Local, MLS 5 Comments

Time for Nowak to show his managerial worth

Peter Nowak might have a claim to MLS executive of the year, but his questionable lineup choices have cost the Union points for two years. Now it’s playoff time, and there will be no decision more important for the Union than the starting lineups. This is Nowak’s time to prove he’s truly a great coach. Will he do it?

October 25, 2011 Featured, Local, Union 17 Comments