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Killing the offseason
After a mostly dormant December, Philadelphia Union have suddenly and dramatically revamped their midfield. PSP thinks they look like a playoff team, save for one not-so-small thing.
Match report: Union 1-2 San Jose
Steven Lenhart’s stoppage time goal broke Union hearts, and the 2-1 victory kept the Western Conference leading San Jose Earthquakes rolling in 2012. PSP has a match report and quotes from both teams.
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Reaction to the Union’s 10-man win and the abysmal officiating. Le Toux and Ryan Richter nominated for 2011 John Wanamaker Athletic Award. Independence lose on the road, more news.
Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Philadelphia Union kick off a four-game home stretch on Saturday as Philly native Bobby Convey and the San Jose Earthquakes come to town. PSP previews a game that will pit the hometown kid Convey against the guy the Union took instead of him, Shea Salinas, as well as top pick Danny Mwanga against the predicted No. 1 pick the Union passed on, Ike Opara.