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Defensive Statistics: Philadelphia Union vs FC Dallas

by Davis Russell × on March 25, 2015 at 10:30 am × 12 comments

Davis Russell looks at the defensive stats from Saturday’s loss to Dallas.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Maurice Edu

by Davis Russell × on March 25, 2015 at 10:15 am × 3 comments

With the Union down a man against Dallas, Edu continued to lead.

Daily news roundups

Edu named to PST Team of the Week, expansion announcement today, Dempsey out as US takes on Denmark, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 25, 2015 at 10:07 am × 7 comments

Curtin weekly presser today at 12:30 pm. Edu named to ProSoccerTalk’s Team of the Week. Minneapolis expansion announcement today. Dempsey injured before USA-Denmark friendly. More.

A View from Afar

Is it time to reevaluate Zach Pfeffer?

by Dan Walsh × on March 24, 2015 at 10:45 am × 48 comments

Maybe it’s time to dial back the expectations on Zach Pfeffer. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores.

Commentary

Down in the depths

by Peter Andrews × on March 24, 2015 at 10:37 am × 54 comments

Peter Andrews on how while the Union starting XI looked pretty solid to start the season, after a few injuries, it’s the Union’s depth that looks not good enough. Peter Andrews explores.

USMNT

Preview: Denmark v USMNT

by Jeremy Lane × on March 24, 2015 at 10:15 am × 1 comment

Klinsmann teams have been surprisingly strong away from home to European teams, and many of the U.S.’s top guns will play against Denmark. If the less-established players around them can gel, the U.S. could get a result, but bet on a Danish win.

Daily news roundups

Meet the team event, 90th Minute returns, more fallout from Dallas loss, Minneapolis expansion announcement, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 24, 2015 at 9:56 am × 26 comments

The postponed Meet the Team event takes place tonight, preceded by the return of the 90th Minute Radio Show. More fallout to Saturday’s loss. League expected to announce Minneapolis expansion on Wednesday. More.

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: Union 0-2 FC Dallas

by Adam Cann × on March 23, 2015 at 12:00 pm × 98 comments

Philly hung tough against a good Dallas side, but a red card and a blocked clearance gave the visitors all they needed to leave PPL Park with a comfortable win.