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Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Amobi Okugo

He should have been the hero against Chicago. Circumstances may have taken that win away from Amobi Okugo, but he’s definitely PSP’s Player of the Week.

Daily news roundups

Playoff scenarios, international callups, Sak focus of criticism, more

On the Union’s slim playoff chances. Mbolhi only Union player with international callup. Sakiewicz focus of criticism in press reports. Much more.

Player ratings

Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 1-1 Fire

Despite Chicago being ripe for the picking, even without Le Toux and Casey, the Union failed to get numbers forward and put the kind of pressure on the Fire that would yield a desperately needed result.

Photo essays

In pictures: Union 1-1 Fire

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at the draw with Chicago.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Father Sakiewicz

In this guest column, Union fan and Sons of Ben member James Lockerbie explains that while he is grateful to Nick Sakiewicz for bringing the Union to Philadelphia, now it’s time for new leadership.

Daily news roundups

“Sickening”: Reaction to Fire draw, PA senator wants release of WC report, more

Recaps, reaction to dispiriting draw with Chicago. Ives says blame Sak. Bob Casey wants FIFA to release investigation report. No player boycott of Women’s World Cup planned. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Oct. 3-9

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.

Postgame

Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 1-1 Fire

Video and transript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and video of locker room interviews with Rais Mbolhi, Antoine Hoppenot, Danny Cruz and Amobi Okugo. Also postgame quote sheet.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Chicago Fire

Amobi Okugo was nearly the hero for the Union, but in the end, Rais Mbolhi’s blunder made the headlines, with the Union settling for a 1-1 draw against Chicago.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Is a season ticket worth the cost?

To renew or not to renew? For Scott Pugh, the answer is more about feelings than the benefits that go along with being a season ticket holder.