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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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