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Hackworth after one year: An assessment

John Hackworth replaced Peter Nowak as head coach of the Union one year ago. PSP takes a big picture look at the job he has done since then.

USOC: The rivalry maker

What is it about US Open Cup matches that spark such intense rivalries? Adam Cann explores.

Soumare trade gives Union a clean slate

PSP evaluates the Bakary Soumare trade and what it means for Philadelphia Union.

The Union and the US Open Cup

The Union will face Ocean City Nor’easters in the third round of the 2013 US Open Cup. PSP looks back on the Union’s previous Cup appearances.

Soumare could start vs. Chicago

The former all-star looks set to replace injured center back Jeff Parke in Saturday’s nationally televised game. “My expectation is that he makes the most of this,” Union manager John Hackworth said.

UPDATED with quotes from Soumare.

Can we keep blaming Nowak?

Conor O’Grady explains how the ghost of Nowak still haunts the Union.

Closing the book on Freddy

PSP provides some of the missing details on the Freddy Adu-Kleberson deal after talking to Adu’s agent and the Union. PSP also provides a bit of an autopsy as Adu’s chapter in the Union book finally closes. UPDATED with more info on Kleberson’s loan.

The simple truths behind the Soumare situation

Three good center backs, two positions. As people look for someone to blame for Bakary Soumare’s trade request, PSP explains why no one is to blame and this is just life and sport.