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Maidana in MLS TOW, Casey joins in in Goal.com’s TOW. USA in Brazil. Blatter calls press reports of corruption in 2022 WC vote racist. More news.
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Player ratings & analysis: Union 3-3 Whitecaps
Second half adjustments helped solidify the midfield and sparked the Union fightback.
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In Pictures: Union 3-3 Whitecaps
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Saturday night for a rollercoaster of a game that ended in a draw between Philadelphia Union and the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Conor Casey
Hot town, summer in the city—must be time for Conor Casey to start scoring. He’s PSP’s Player of the Week.
Featured / World Cup: Second Teams
Second Teams: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Forget the game itself. Think of what the soccer can do. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it can do something far larger than sports itself. That’s why, if you’re going to root for any team in the World Cup other than the U.S., PSP’s Dan Walsh thinks it’s these guys.
Daily news roundups
Recaps & reaction to Union draw and US win, MLS & NWSL results roundup, WC sponsors concerned, more
News from Union draw and USA win. Klinsmann on formation talk, More Qatar 2022 bribery allegations. World Cup sponsors starting to pressure FIFA. More news.
USMNT
Recap and reaction: USA 2–1 Nigeria
Picking the right time to put together its best team performance, the U.S. defeated Nigeria, 2–1, on Saturday in a game that could have been even more comfortable. It was the perfect send-off before the World Cup.
International Friendly
Recap: Ireland 1-1 Costa Rica
With two penalty kicks, one red card, and far more animosity than usually accompanies a friendly, Costa Rica’s final send off match against the Republic of Ireland produced an energetic, entertaining display. Includes video highlights of the game.
Postgame
Postgame video and quoteshet: Union 3-3 Whitecaps
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and interviews with Zach Pfeffer, Ray Gaddis, Maurice Edu, Michael Lahoud and Amobi Okugo. Also, postgame quote sheet.
Union match reports
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 3-3 Vancouver Whitecaps
In their final match before the World Cup break, the Union came from behind with an exhilarating comeback, but were forced to settle for a 3-3 draw.
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