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The Kleberson effect, and other MLS thoughts

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The Kleberson effect, Negadelphia vs. Hack, and the best ref in MLS. One PSP writer has a few thoughts to share.

Union 1-0 Fire: postgame press conference & locker room video, quotes

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Video of John Hackworth's postgame press conference and lockeroom interviews with Ray Gaddis, Leo Fernandes, Brian Carroll, Jack McInerney and Bakary Soumare, plus postgame quote sheet.

Union 1-4 Galaxy postgame press conference, locker room interviews, and quotes

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Postgame video of John Hackworth's press conference and locker room interviews with Bakary Soumare, Jose Kleberson, Ray Gaddis, Amobi Okugo and Sheanon Williams. Plus, Union and Galaxy postgame quote sheet.

A most curious move: The Gabriel Farfan trade

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Trading Gabriel Farfan? This may be John Hackworth's most questionable move yet, writes one PSP contributor who has been a big Hackworth defender. Here's why.

Kleberson’s time

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John Hackworth has said Kleberson needs time to regain match fitness. So, what was the Brazilian's playing time like before joining the Union?

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Chicago Fire

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Zac MacMath stole the show for the Union and kept the Fire at bay until Jack McInerney and Sebastien Le Toux could steal all three points for the visitors. PSP has a match report.

Soumare could start vs. Chicago

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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.

Union salary breakdown: Steals, deals & … trades?

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PSP analyzes Philadelphia Union's salary breakdown and identifies the steals (like Ray Gaddis, pictured), veteran bargains, surprises, and winner of the Juan Diego Gonzalez Award. Also, we take a look at several potential trade scenarios for Bakary Soumare.

Was Gonzalez’s officiating really to blame?

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Was the no-call handball the primary reason for three points becoming one on Saturday?

What’s the idea behind theme nights?

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Saturday is Star Wars theme night at PPL Park. PSP talks to Cara Joftis, the Union's vice president for marketing, about how the promotion came about.

Match Report: New England Revolution 2-0 Philadelphia Union

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The Union lost to the Revolution for the first time ever with a disappointing 2-0 result in New England.

Analysis & player ratings: DCU 2-3 Union

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Are the Union a possession or counterattacking team? What's going on with the Union midfield? PSP explores with some postgame analysis and player ratings for Sunday's game against DCU.

Match report: D.C. United 2-3 Philadelphia Union

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Philadelphia scored three goals in the first 26 minutes to pick up a 3-2 road win over D.C. United. PSP has the match report.

Union vs DC United quick reference

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The Union are 2-3-2 against DC United all time. We've got all of the match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more.

The ballad of Mac the Knife

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Cold, subtle, simple and efficient: Jack McInerney, forward, Philadelphia Union. Also, another Mac's math and Cruz's choice of sports.

A stacked youth academy, other Union thoughts

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The Union's academy coaching staff is stacked with talent and experience. Here's a look at what that means for the club long-term. Also, a few scattered thoughts about the Union post-Columbus, including the Garfan-Daniel connection, MacMath post-concussion, and Casey's impact on Le Toux.

Match report: Philadelphia 1-1 Columbus

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The Union secure their first ever point in Columbus in an active match that could have finished with a much larger scoreline.

Closing the book on Freddy

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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.

Match Report: Union 1-0 Pumas

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A Michael Farfan goal saw the Union edge past Pumas 1-0 in Saturday's friendly match at PPL Park.

Soumare asks Union to trade him

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Philadelphia Union center back Bakary Soumare has asked the Union to trade him. Soumare talked to PSP from Bamako, Mali, while on international duty.

Sakiewicz: Adu not asked to take pay cut

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In an wide-ranging exclusive interview, Philadelphia Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz tells PSP that Freddy Adu was never asked to take a pay cut and has turned down transfer offers from five countries. He also addresses PPL Park expansion, the Nowak controversy and more.

Match report: Philadelphia 1-0 New England

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Philadelphia Union pulled into second place with a 1-0 win over New England at PPL Park. PSP has the recap and video highlights.

Match report: Philadelphia Union 2-1 Colorado Rapids

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The performance may have been subpar, but the Union did just enough to pull off the smash and grab and steal three points in Colorado.

Preview: Union at Rapids

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Two teams that thought they deserved more last weekend look to get their first points of the season as Danny Mwanga and the Colorado Rapids welcome the Union

Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 1 – 3 Sporting KC

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The fast start was down to energy, not quality, which is why it did not last in the Union's 3-1 loss to Sporting KC on Saturday.

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-3 Sporting Kansas City

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Despite a bright early started, the Union's performance left a lot to be desired, as Sporting Kansas City came from behind to spoil the PPL Park home opener, 3-1.

Tactics Talk: Day 2

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It's Day 2 of Talking Tactics. Time to talk defense, goalkeeping and make odd, but accurate Monty Python references.

Let the cuts begin

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Philadelphia Union has begun cutting down their roster before the March 1 deadline, and some cuts (like Pantelis Kafes, pictured) are surprising. PSP breaks down the cuts and the roster.

Winners and winners: Union preseason Matchday 4

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There were quality performances throughout the side on Saturday afternoon, with the Union outplaying Toronto in every aspect of the match.

Match report: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Toronto FC

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The Union found their offensive feet Saturday afternoon, pounding a hapless Toronto FC side, 3-0.

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Orlando City Lions

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A 75th minute goal from rookie Leo Fernandes salvaged a draw as the Union struggled out of the gate against Orlando City in their first match of 2013.

Fans’ View: A miracle (until proven otherwise)

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Undefeated in 2013! (so far)

Conor Casey, Freddy Adu and the advent of logic

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The arrival of Conor Casey is one more nail in the coffin for Freddy Adu. Why? Because it drives home the fact that the Union now do things logically. PSP explains.

The erasure of Diego Gutierrez

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The trade of Josue Martinez shows how the Union are persistently erasing signs of Diego Gutierrez's tenure as Union scouting director. That's not by accident.

Going local: What the Jim Curtin hire means

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The Union's hire of Jim Curtin as assistant coach is a great move with far more significance than the average technical staff hire. Here's why.

And now the off-season really begins …

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The Union's release of three players begins what baseball calls the "hot stove league," the series off-season moves each team undertakes to remake itself. PSP looks at the first moves, some potential new signings with Pennsylvania ties, and how a key league policy change could impact the Union.

Futbol Argentino

Unión presenta la maqueta de su estadio armada en Rasti.

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16.04.2013 - Naomi Klein nos cuenta en su célebre "No Logo" que "La expansión de las marcas se reveló a los londinenses a través de una comedia edificante de Navidad. La misma comenzó cuando la Asociación de Regent Street descubrió que no tenía dinero suficiente para comprar los farolitos de Navidad con que suele adornar la calle durante esa temporada.

Torneo Final 2013: Boca 1 Unión 3

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GENTILEZA DEL SITIO EL TRAGICO WEB
03.03.2013 - Con goles de Lizio (´26), Bianchi (´35) y Magnín (´60), Unión venció (1-3) a Boca (Silva ´88) en la Bombonera por la cuarta jornada del Torneo Final 2013.
Era el regreso de Riquelme después de 242 días (8 meses) sin fútbol.

Inicial 2012: River 2 Unión 0

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10.11.2012 - Con goles de Rodrigo Mora (´44 y ´69), River venció (2-0) a Unión (Santa Fe) en el Monumental por la 14º fecha del Torneo Inicial 2012.

Unión no logra conseguir una victoria en lo que va del torneo. River, que engorda su promedio, no logra convencer.

The Rest

Pablo Luguercio & Emanuel Britez: Definitely Needs Parental Supervision

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Well this is one of the strangest sequences you're bound to see. Pablo Luguercio, the gent in the blue and red of Arsenal (Argentinean edition), is saddling up in front of Emanuel Britez of Union. Rumor has it Britez attempted to play doctor with Luguercio specifically, proctologist which Pablo saw as a little too forward, if Valentine's Day is just around the corner.