Preview: Union vs Chivas USA
Though they played well, the Union return from a tough road trip with only two points. They should earn more than that against a Chivas team that remains rudderless despite recent improvements under a new coach.
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Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly soccer’s greatest dynamic duos
Conor Casey and Jack McInerney have developed a strong scoring partnership, another in a long line of Philly soccer dynamic duos. Steve Holroyd takes a look at the top goalscoring partnerships from Philly pro soccer history.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Union’s Leo Fernandes & SoBs’ Kelly Delaney
Union midfielder Le Fernandes talks about his recent starts and Sons of Ben travel coordinator Kelly Delaney discusses the supporters group’s volunteer work. Then, Greg and Eli discuss the loss in Houston and Friday’s game against Chivas USA.
Fans' View
Fans’ View: Expectations vs. reality
Ever see the movie 500 Days of Summer? Seth Finck has, and that whole perception vs. reality thing got him thinking about some of Union manager John Hackworth’s decisions (complete with Allen Iverson “Practice” rant references).
Daily news roundups
Hack on summer signings and Torres, Fabinho working toward start, hazing Jack, HCI drop another, more news
John Hackworth on possible summer signing, the Roger Torres’ playing time, and more. Fabinho working for start. Beasley on hazing USMNT rookie McInerney. City Islanders fall to LA Blues. CONCACAF prez wants World Cup in US. More news.
Infographic
Union player stat infographic for June
Dan Stover and Jim Prestifilippo present their infographic of Union player stats for June’s league games and the season so far.
MLS
For fans’ benefit, MLS should deal in fact before speculation
Kansas City manager Peter Vermes let slip word of a new MLS “retention fund” designed to retain top players within the league. Why didn’t we know of this before? Wasn’t this relevant? PSP’s Earl Reed explores how MLS reveals its rules and the question of whether there truly is a level playing field for all teams when it comes to the rules.
Daily news roundups
US routs Belize, Klinsmann on McInerney, Altidore signs with Sunderland, Union bits, more news
First half hat trick from Wondo sets the stage for a commanding win in the opening of group play for the US. Klinsmann says McInerney “is on a good path.” Video of brilliant tifo in Portland. Altidore returns to the Prem. Union bits and more.
USMNT
Recap and reaction: USMNT 6–1 Belize
One defensive lapse aside, the US could not have asked for a much better result.
Analysis / MLS / Union
Philadelphia Union and life as a small market team
Despite the big city, Philadelphia Union operate as a small market team. Here’s where they fall into the grand scheme of things in MLS, along with evaluations of every other MLS club as well and how this status affects everything the team does. After readers’ requests for this post, here you go.
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