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How’s it going to end?

Predicting the final standings

The final standings of the Eastern Conference. The PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch has made his predictions. What are yours?

Since last they met

Califf shutting down The Dancer

A look at what the Union and DC United have done since their 2-2 draw on July 2.

Player ratings and analysis: KC 1-1 Union

Michael Farfan

An acceptable tie with many strong performances. Michael Farfan and Roger Torres led the way for a Union side that definitely has its swagger back.

The path to the playoffs

Danny Califf goes in with a heavy slide tackle

After big wins by Houston, New York, and DC on Saturday, only four points separate the top six teams in the east. PSP breaks down the rest of the season for the six playoff contenders, including your Philadelphia Union.

Match report: Union 1-0 Crew

Zach Pfeffer

While it was Sebastien Le Toux’s 32nd minute strike that secure an important three points, it was a confident defensive display that secured victory.

Adu and RoTo: Dynamic duo or all flash no flow?

Adu andf Torres

The Adu and Torres partnership brims with potential but needs more width to thrive.

Adu, Mwanga voted in top ten Under 24 fan list

Adu

Six Union players were among those voted by fans as the top 24 MLS players under the age of 24.

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Portland Timbers

frustrated fan

A disappointing 0-0 draw leaves the Union winless since July and sinking through the Eastern Conference standings.

Le Toux: Is he back?

After Le Toux goal

Two brilliant goals in two games. A season-long dead streak is over. Now with the playoffs on the line, is the Sebastien Le Toux we knew and loved back? PSP explores.

The real reason the Union aren’t winning

Short rest

The Union’s six-game winless streak is just part of a larger, three-month-long trend. Want to know the real reason the Union aren’t winning lately? PSP explains.

Where the goals come from: Union compared to the league

Paunovic scores his first goal for the Union

We continue our look at how the Union has scored its goals with a comparison to the rest of the league.

Where the goals come from

Jubilation

We may not know where the goals have gone, but we know where they’ve come from. A look at how the Union have scored and how they’ve been scored on.

Standings showdown

Le Toux on a tear

Three of the Eastern Conference teams in striking distance of the Union in the Eastern Conference standings are each playing two games between Wednesday and Sunday. In an increasingly crowded playoff field, here’s what the standings might look like if the Union cannot secure three points in Columbus.

PSP talks to John Hackworth

Hackworth

PSP spoke with the Union’s John Hackworth after the tie with Chicago.

Does the MLS All-Star Game need to change?

MLS All Star Game

Does the All-Star Game need fixing?

Bad policy: SuperDrafting a goalie early

MacMath addresses the hall

The Union are trying to buck a fairly clear historical trend by drafting Zac MacMath to be a cornerstone of the franchise.