Archive for the ‘Union’ Category
Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
Landon Donovan and the Galaxy are in town. David Beckham and Peter Nowak are not. PSP previews.
Damn(ing) statistics
We look at some statistics, both from the season so far and from the last two games, to show what you already know: the Union’s offense is not getting the job done.
Analysis and player ratings: Timbers 1-0 Union
Full analysis and player ratings from the Union’s west coast defeat.
Match report: Timbers 1-0 Union
The Union lost on a set piece goal, but even more worrying is the continued lack of cohesion among the strikers…
Preview: Philadelphia Union at Portland Timbers
Keon Daniel and the Union will try tonight to be the first team to beat the Portland Timbers at Jen-Weld Field in Portland. PSP previews.
Player ratings and analysis: Union 1-0 Earthquakes
Full player ratings and the debut of The Geiger Counter
Match Report: Union 1-0 Earthquakes
A Le Toux free kick was enough to see a ten-man Union side over San Jose.
Preview: Philadephia Union vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Sebastien Le Toux hopes to break his scoring slump Saturday against Philly native Bobby Convey and the San Jose Earthquakes.
Union to host Everton July 20
The Union will host Everton in a friendly on Wednesday, July 20 at PPL Park. The game is included in the ticket package of full season ticket holders. Individual tickets will go on sale on Monday, May 9 after a season ticket holder pre-sale on May 4.
A wasted asset?
Philadelphia Union didn’t just pass on Benny Feilhaber. They passed on a trade with Houston for the right to draft him. Was it a waste, or do the Union know something we don’t know about other returning U.S. internationals?
Player ratings and analysis: Union 1-1 Sounders
Full player ratings and analysis from the Union’s home tie with Seattle.
Match report: Union 1-1 Sounders
“Don’t be afraid to score the second goal.” That was Peter Nowak’s message to his team after Saturday’s 1-1 home tie against Seattle.
Dear Union, Please acquire Benny Feilhaber!
U.S. international Benny Feilhaber signed with MLS on Friday. Philadelphia Union hold the No. 2 pick in the allocation order for returning national team players, and they need a creative center midfielder. PSP pleads: Go get him!
Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Seattle Sounders
Fredy Montero may sit again due to injury, but Seattle is coming off an impressive first win after struggling to start the season. The Union, meanwhile, are in first place and looking to tighten that hold.
To expand or not to expand?
Villanova football may not be ready for prime time, but that doesn’t mean Philadelphia Union shouldn’t expand PPL Park or consider hosting American football there. After all, money matters.
Player ratings and analysis from Union win
Full analysis and player ratings as the Union’s young players inspire them to a third victory








