Union notes: Curtin announcement on Friday, City Islanders partnership, homegrowns, and more
Kevin Kinkead with info on Jim Curtin’s status, concerns about the Union’s partnership with Harrisburg, possible homegrown player cuts, and more.
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Union Notes
Offseason Issues
Offseason Issues: Vincent Nogueira
Vincent Nogueira might be the best player in Union history. Can the Union keep him in the fold this winter?
Offseason Issues
Offseason Issues: Edu and Okugo
Unless Maurice Edu makes a permanent switch to the back line, Philadelphia has four starting caliber central midfielders and only three spots in the lineup to fill. What are the best and most likely options, and why can’t they be the same?
Offseason Issues
Offseason issues: The manager
PSP’s series on Philadelphia Union’s offseason issues kicks off with a look at what the Union can and should do about the Union’s manager position. PSP’s Dan Walsh examines the issue and argues for a managerial hire you may not expect.
Player ratings
Analysis and Player Ratings: Crew 2-1 Union
In an ironic, but not surprising way, the season ended in the same way that it started.
Postgame
Postgame quotes: Crew 2-1 Union
Postgame quotes from Jim Curtin, Zach Pfeffer, and Brian Carroll.
Union match reports
Match report: Columbus Crew 2-1 Philadelphia Union
Zach Pfeffer opened his MLS account but the Union could not make it stand. A Bernardo Anor goal deep into extra time doomed Philly to end the year on a sour note with a 2-1 loss to the Columbus Crew.
Match previews
Preview: Union at Columbus Crew
The Union will face a motivated Crew team fighting for third place finish in the East.
Player ratings
Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 2-1 Sporting KC
With players, coaches and fans all turning their attention to 2015, closing out 2014 with a home win was a small but important victory for Jim Curtin and the Philadelphia Union.
Postgame
Postgame video and quotesheet: Union 2-1 KC
Video and full transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference, and video of interviews with Zac MacMath, Andrew Wenger, Jimmy McLaughlin, Amobi Okugo and Ray Gaddis. Also, postgame quote sheet.
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