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Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 0-1 New York Red Bulls

Sometimes beautiful soccer does not yield beautiful results.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Greener pastures, Chambers chats, Flynn bows out, more

Plus, get excited for a raucous Decision Day!

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Playoff pitfalls, awards season, Rapinoe calls out FIFA, and more

The Union’s best ever finish could bring them face-to-face with the Scouse striker himself

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union’s home chances, Almeyda-oh-my, ‘Pinoe d’Or, more

Can a top manager hire in San Jose shake things up in MLS’ pecking order?

Daily news roundups

News roundup: One win to clinch, new U.S. roster, rowdy owners, more

The roster for Dave Sarachan’s last turn at the helm of the USMNT contains a few new surprises.

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Match previews

Open Cup final preview: Philadelphia Union v. Houston Dynamo

The Philadelphia Union on the verge of the club’s first-ever trophy — can they go on the road to Houston and bring back the Open Cup?

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Open Cup nears, Academy moves, TFC toast, more

All eyes are firmly set on tomorrow’s massive quest for Philadelphia Union’s first trophy.

Player ratings

Player ratings: Seattle Sounders 0-1 Philadelphia Union

The Union found just the right mix of grit and luck to churn out a huge road midweek road win in Seattle.

Featured / Raves / Union

Raves: Alejandro Bedoya, the real deal

Alejandro Bedoya personifies the best of American soccer players on and off the field, and he’s the latest entry in PSP’s Raves series.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Gooch goodbyes, Miami wants Messi, NWSL semis, more

The Union’s new signees start training (and immediately hop in coach and fly 3,000 miles across the country). Plus, a big matchup tonight in NWSL, and Zlatan and Beckham want Messi in MLSsi.