Philadelphians Abroad: Busy week for the locals
Your weekly look at how local players are doing in the pros here and abroad.
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Union
Was Gonzalez’s officiating really to blame?
Was the no-call handball the primary reason for three points becoming one on Saturday?
Daily news roundups
Defensive speculations, salary info released, power rankings, Cruzing, Blazer banned, and more
The storyline heading into Chicago is whether Soumare will finally get to play. MLS salary info released. Power ranking roundup. Cruz’s performance earning honors.
Player ratings
Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-2 Sounders
There were plenty of chances to win the match – the final uncalled penalty aside – but the Union left too much space for Seattle in the attacking third and paid the price.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Danny Cruz
Two absolute rockets in the span of 88 seconds. Whatever was said in the locker room at halftime, Cruz came out ready to prove his doubters wrong.
Photo essays
Photo Essay: Red cards and Danny Cruz…Union 2-2 Seattle
PSP photographer Michael Long’s look at Saturday’s wild 2-2 between Philadelphia Union and Seattle Sounders.
Fan Culture
“Paying it forward”: On Union fans being awesome
A Union fan in need who benefited from the generosity of the Philadelphia soccer community pays it forward.
Daily news roundups
Hack lays into refs, Cruz on his missiles, will Soumare finally play, more reaction to Union draw
Hackworth says Union could have done more to win but poor officiating played big part in Saturday’s draw. Cruz on his brace. With Parke injured and Williams suspended, is it Soumare time. HCI win. More news.
Union match reports
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-2 Seattle Sounders
After falling behind early in the first half to an Eddie Johnson goal, two excellent strikes from Danny Cruz gave the Union a brief second half lead only for Mauro Rosales to equalize for the visitors and set up a tense and chippy finish.
Match previews
Preview: Union vs Sounders
The Sounders can’t score, but then again neither could the Revolution. The Union’s shaky defense needs to step up if the team wants to earn full points against a desperate Western Conference foe.
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