Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-1 FC Dallas

The good news. The Union got a valuable road point in Dallas. The bad news. They looked dreadful doing it.

Recaps, quotes, reaction to Dallas draw, more

Reaction to Saturday’s Union draw in Dallas. Reading United, Ocean City, Harrisburg all victorious. Philadelphia Fever draw in first game. Reaction to demise of WPS. More news.

Analysis and player ratings: Union 2-3 Red Bulls

The Union looked great, but they still lost. Adu’s red card was the obvious turning point in the match, and Union fans must begin to wonder if their undersized defense can survive an entire season. With video of post-game locker room interviews.

Player of the Week: ?

This week’s Philadelphia Player of the Week is …

(Not your average Player of the Week post.)

Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-1 Sounders

The Union’s midfield play was found wanting by an in-form Sounders outfit that controlled the match from the opening whistle.

Analysis and player ratings: Union 1-2 Earthquakes

The Union conceded too much possession and territory in the first half, and it ultimately cost them when they ran out of gas against San Jose. PSP has postgame analysis and player ratings, as well as video of post game press conference and interviews with the players.

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.

Nowak, Union await discipline verdict, Califf feels good

Nowak and the Union await league disciplinary committee ruling. Califf expected to start. Herdling back from Germany. Gaddis getting noticed. Jersey Shore Boca in US Open Cup qualifier on Sunday. More news.

Player of the Week: Michael Farfan

After his nasty dribbling display that created the game-winning goal Saturday against Chivas USA, Philadelphia Union midfielder Michael Farfan is the Philadelphia player of the week.

Marfan, Valdes honored. Nowak=Reid? Summer plans.

Marfan and Valdes named to league’s Team of the Week, MacMath to Castrol Weekly Top 20 Performer list. Does Nowak equal Reid? Eagles and Union plan big summertime soccer event at Linc, but who will it be? City Islanders players, Richter honored. More news.

Analysis & player ratings: Chivas USA 0-1 Union

A win’s a win for the Union who will be glad to bring three points back from the west coast despite a less than stellar performance. Suspensions to Gabriel Farfan and Keon Daniel will hurt the team in the short term, though.

Chivas USA 0-1 Union; Nowak, Daniel, Garfan ejected

Michael Farfan’s brilliance became Freddy Adu’s first goal of the season. Adu backheeled the winner beyond Dan Kennedy, and the Union held on with nine men to earn a difficult road victory.

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-0 Crew

Solid throughout, the Union deserved their victory. But with only three goals from five matches, changes need to be made up top. Includes video interviews with Sheanon Williams, Raymon Gaddis, Gabriel Farfan, Brian Carroll.

In pictures: Union 1-0 Crew at PPL Park

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Saturday afternoon’s Philadelphia Union 1-0 win over Columbus Crew at PPL Park.

When will the shots come?

The Union are in the middle of the league in number of shots but close to bottom when it comes to the number and percentage that are on target.

Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-0 Whitecaps

On the plus side, the defense was much improved for the Union. The offense, however, was not.