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Analysis

Carlos Valdes — and four DPs?

What does a Carlos Valdes return mean for the Union in terms of roster construction? How will it affect Maurice Edu? Will they have four DPs? And what’s up with PSP going international? PSP’s Dan Walsh dives in.

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Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Fred

His teammates may call him “grandpa,” but he sure doesn’t play like one. Fred is PSP’s Player of the Week.

Daily news roundups

Valdes update, Casey, Gaddis, and MacMath named to TOW, more news

Valdes agent disappointed defender won’t be playing in Copa Libertadores. Conor Casey, Ray Gaddis, and Zac MacMath get Team of the Week nods. Reading United postseason campaign begins tonight. More news.

Player ratings

Analysis & player ratings: Fire 1-1 Union

Strong showings from Sebastien Le Toux, and center back pairing Maurice Edu and Ethan White, on a night when both the Union and Fire struggles to create shots on goal from open play.

Tactics Talk

What does the return of Carlos Valdes* mean for Union’s formation?

If Valdes comes back to Philadelphia, how will the Union’s formation change? Kevin Kinkead explores some of the possibilities.

Daily news roundups

Recaps & reaction to Fire draw, Valdes’ to arrive in US “in a few days,” Reading make playoffs, more

Recaps and reaction to Union draw in Chicago. Valdes’ agent says center back will fly to US “in a few days” to “arrange his future.” Reading in PDL playoffs for 7th consecutive year. More news.

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Postgame

Postgame quotes: Fire 1-1 Union

Postgame quotes from Jim Curtin, Sebastien Le Toux, and Zac MacMath. Also, Chicago’s frustration with the penalty kick call.

Union match reports

Match recap: Chicago Fire 1–1 Philadelphia Union

Missing Maidana and feeling the grind of their third game in eight days, the Union stole a point at the death from the Chicago Fire.

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Player ratings

Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 3-1 Red Bulls

You think the Union looked good on Wednesday night? Wait until Vincent Nogueira and Cristian Maidana get more time together with each playing in their preferred position. Then look out.

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Photo essays

In Pictures: Union 3-1 Red Bulls

PSP photographer Earl Gardner shares his look at Wednesday’s big win over New York Red Bulls.