After falling six points behind the Crew after Saturday’s loss to Columbus, the Union drop to fourth place, two points behind second place Kansas City, one point behind third place Houston. Roundup of reaction to the Independence WPS Super Semifinal win at PPL Park, more news.
In a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, defense will be the priority for both sides and it is hard to see either team going out and claiming three points.
PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s photo essay of the first Philadelphia Union Supporters Summit
MLS has announced new age-based rules for Designated Players that reduce the hit younger players make on a team’s salary cap. The new rules may reduce the amount Freddy Du will take up of the Union’s salary cap in 2012.
PSP’s Nate Monahan traveled to Chicago to find out if the Union could bounce back from their first home loss.
The rights to Carlos Valdes, on loan from Colombian club Independiente Santa Fe, have been secured.