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Union responds to criticism over town hall meeting

A Philadelphia Union spokesman responded to a PSP column critical of the team’s town hall meeting for season ticketholders last week, saying there was no intent to keep secret the meeting’s contents. He explained the club’s approach and thought process. Here’s what he had to say.

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Anthony Fontana signs Homegrown contract with Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union ink their sixth homegrown signing, but Anthony Fontana won’t join the active roster until 2018.

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Josh Yaro undergoes shoulder surgery

The Union announced that Josh Yaro will miss three to four months after shoulder surgery.

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Union sign draft pick Marcus Epps

Philadelphia Union’s second round draft pick is their first draftee to sign with the first team this year.

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Pappas pleads guilty to prescription drug kickback scheme

The Union color commentator has pleaded guilty in federal court to “receiving nearly $500,000 in kickbacks for filling unneeded prescriptions for himself and recruiting others to the scheme.” UPDATE: Union terminate Pappas’ contract.

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Union and Vincent Nogueira mutually terminate contract

Nogueira and Union mutually terminate contract “due to personal health issues.”

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Official: Earnie Stewart named Union’s Sporting Director

Stewart will be club’s sporting director, effective January 1, 2016.

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Sakiewicz out as Union CEO

Nick Sakiewicz is out at Philadelphia Union. Jay Sugarman appears to have fired him. Here’s the straight news. Commentary will follow later. UPDATE: Union chief revenue officer Dave Rowan to oversee day-to-day operations after Sakiewicz departure.

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Mbolhi signs with Turkish side Antalyaspor

Following announcements from Turkey, Union sources confirm Rais Mbolhi has signed with Antalyaspor. UPDATE: Union, MLS announce mutual termination of contract with Mbolhi.

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Sapong arrested for reckless driving and DUI, ineligible to play until SABH assessment

Union’s CJ Sapong arrested early Friday morning for reckless driving and DUI, ineligible to participate “In any competition” until completion of assessment by MLS’ Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program doctors.