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John Osborn is currently writing a novel where soccer is a plot device. He blogs at JohnnyOstentatious.com about music, books, and TV.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Closed Union preseason match in Orlando, MLS roster update, Asian Cup tidbits

by × on January 16, 2019 at 9:00 am × 2 comments

Plus Austin FC officially unveiled, only one Philly player in MLS draft, NWSL’s president, more.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union’s ’19 schedule, Steel get ‘Nova midfielder, last MLS Combine

by × on January 9, 2019 at 9:15 am × 5 comments

Plus live soccer behind paywalls, Ernst Tanner interview, coffin goal, more.

Interview

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls: PSP’s chat with the voice of the Union, PA announcer Kevin Casey

by × on January 8, 2019 at 9:30 am × 0 comments

Casey talks about playing midfield at Eastern University, how he landed the gig with the Union, typical routine on a game day, and getting involved with U.S. Soccer.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Pulisic off to Chelsea, local teams in FL showcases, spending and success in MLS

by × on January 2, 2019 at 10:40 am × 21 comments

Plus, EPL CEO out, young Americans in the Bundesliga, elephants playing soccer, more.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union’s renovated pitch, Tim Weah loaned from PSG, English club tackles gambling, more

by × on December 26, 2018 at 9:30 am × 4 comments

Plus, MLS wraps up 2018 season recap, matches/events to look forward to in ’19, missing Keegan Rosenberry already, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union’s academy ripping it up, Kelyn Rowe traded to Sporting KC, Mourinho sacked

by × on December 19, 2018 at 10:35 am × 6 comments

Plus Phang cost $250 an hour, Zack Steffen named player of the year, a derby in India that attracts 100K, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Cincinnati’s expansion draft, MLS Cup trophy likes to party, Zack Steffen transfer official

by × on December 12, 2018 at 9:15 am × 12 comments

Plus, Union’s Richie Graham new project, Wayne Rooney visits White House, Champion’s League action, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Berhalter named USMNT coach, Reading United team of year, Man City banned from Champions League?

by × on December 5, 2018 at 9:30 am × 6 comments

Plus Brazilian striker may sign with Union, Atlantic City FC’s new alliance, 100 best female footballers in the world 2018, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union create Youth GM, USL union, Atlanta to win MLS Cup

by × on November 28, 2018 at 9:00 am × 14 comments

Plus ManU sneak into last 16 of Champions League; U.S. Soccer observation from up north, eh; Zack Steffen’s potential trade to Manchester City; more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: The Union is hiring!, the awesomeness of Kensington Soccer, USMNT win Concacaf U-20, more

by × on November 22, 2018 at 9:00 am × 1 comment

Plus new episode of the “It’s Always Soccer in Philadelphia” podcast, top 50 boys & girls teams in NJ, Planet Zlatan, and more.

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