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KYW’s Philly Soccer Show

Greg and Dan are joined by Euro soccer nuts Adam Cann and Mike Servedio to preview Champions League and talk Philadelphia Union and the Philadelphia Independence.

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Union sign Sheanon Williams

Philadelphia Union signed the right back/striker and 20-year-old former youth international, who played for Harrisburg in USL-2 this season.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Jeff Larentowicz sits in

Colorado Rapids midfielder Jeff Larentowicz sits in for this week’s podcast. The Philly product talks bluntly about his remarkable rise from bench-warmer to all-star, the Philly soccer scene, and the structure of MLS, a topic on which he has a very unique viewpoint. Hosts Dan & Greg also talk about Philadelphia Union, the Bob Bradley watch, and other soccer news.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW-PSP podcast: Danny Califf sounds off

Philadelphia Union captain Danny Califf talks about life with the Union in a candid, wide-ranging interview. He talks about the team’s recent struggles, what’s worked and what hasn’t, and his optimism about the franchise’s prospects. Greg and Dan also talk some Union, Philadelphia Independence and USMNT.

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KYW podcast: Reading United takes spotlight

Reading United AC general manager Art Achenbach is the featured interview this week’s KYW-PSP podcast, fresh off his team wrapping up its great run to the USL Premier Development League final four. Hosts Greg and Dan also talk some Union before welcoming in two special guests for an EPL preview.

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KYW podcast: The Bobby Convey interview

Philly native and San Jose Earthquakes star midfielder Bobby Convey sits in on this week’s KYW soccer podcast. He reveals what stopped him from playing for Philadelphia Union, his comeback from injury to all-star, his prospects for a return to the national team, and Philly’s youth soccer scene. Greg and Dan also talk about the Union, big signings by the Sounders and Red Bulls and the U.S.-Brazil friendly.

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KYW podcast: USASA cup in Philly, Union review

USASA Hall of Famer Werner Fricker, Jr. sits in on this week’s podcast to talk about this weekend’s USASA Amateur Cup finals being held in the Philly area to commemorate the 100th anniversary of United German Hungarians, a two-time U.S. Open Cup finalist and longtime amateur soccer power. Hosts Greg Orlandini and Dan Walsh then examine the Justin Mapp trade and Philadelphia Union’s midseason outlook.

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Philadelphia Union trade for Justin Mapp

The Union trade allocation money for the left winger, a former all-star who’s been marginalized in Chicago the last two years.

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KYW-PSP podcast: Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz

Philadelphia Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz sits in for this week’s podcast, addressing the club’s plans for signing a designated player and other new players, team finances, plans for expanding PPL park, and the unusual status of J.T. Noone.

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World Cup pool winner: come get your prize!

William, aka Own Goal, won the PSP’s World Cup picks pool. He gets two tickets to a Union match, possibly even tonight’s against Celtic, but there’s only one problem: He didn’t give us his email! Help us find the winner so we can get him his prize.