What do a pair of practice pitches reveal about the Union’s increasing ambitions? Peter Andrews ponders.
Year: 2014
Class of 2015 PIAA District 12 college prospects
Not every quality high school player has the resources to play on a quality club team. Josh Trott has some players college recruiters might want to check out at the upcoming Southeast Pa. All-Star Classic for high school seniors at Eastern University.
Valdes rumors — again, Union moneyball, more news
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The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 4: The first account of soccer-style football after codification?
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Amobi says, Academy braces power wins, Conference Final first legs, more
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The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 3: 19th century football before codification
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