On a beautiful night at PPL park that saw a pacy, aggressive Chivas Guadalajara outfit make Eduardo Coudet, Fred and Stefani Miglioranzi look positively geriatric, it was the spate of second half substitutes that rose to the occasion, bringing victory to the Union along with a much-needed clean sheet.
A youth movement is great in theory, but there’s a major catch for Philadelphia Union. If you play the kids too much, you could lose another key player in the expansion draft. PSP plays devil’s advocate and explains why more minutes for Danny Mwanga, Jack McInerney and Amobi Okugo could be bad for the Union, as much as we’d like to see it.
Justin Mapp scored a stoppage time game-winner and assisted on the equalizer to lead the Union to a dramatic come-from-behind win that ended their six-game winless streak. PSP has analysis, video highlights and player ratings.
Union drop to third in MLS attendance, Heinze linked to MLS move, the Bradley-Aston Villa dance continues, FIFA clear North Korea, the New Mexico women’s soccer hair puller is back, Mourinho disses Cappello, today’s Footy on the Telly and more news on a slow Wednesday. Don’t forget to vote for the Union.
A blow-by-blow recap of the Union’s loss to D.C. United.
Two bad plays, two goals, one loss for Philadelphia Union. A rough game on a soaked field led to a road loss against the club with the league’s worst record. PSP has post-game analysis, video highlights, photos and player ratings.