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What makes the Union different this year?

Why the Union’s mediocrity sticks out even amongst the general mediocrity of Philadelphia sports.

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Breaking down the big shifts of the Union offseason

Now, with less than a month left before opening day, the Union look like a different team. Breaking down that metamorphosis necessitates looking at the major shifts that happened in the recent offseason.

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The slow rise of women’s soccer and how the Union could bring it to Philly

MLS-backed women’s teams could continue to grow the game even more, and Philadelphia is currently without an NWSL team.

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Fashion, style, and Philadelphia Union

Jim O’Leary continues his sartorial theme with a meditation on the Union’s uniforms

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Hats: the real reason why soccer still hasn’t caught on in America

An only partially serious discussion of the biggest challenge facing the growth of the sport in this country.

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Breaking down Ernst Tanner’s offseason moves

Ernst Tanner has made quite a few moves so far. Ryan Rose tries to figure out what they tell us about Tanner’s M.O.

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Despite signing strikers, Philadelphia Union are on the same path

Sergio Santos could be a big signing, but he’s not the designated player the Union needed. PSP’s Ryan Rose explains.

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The Union and F.C. Cincinnati’s expansion draft

PSP looks at how the Union may approach the F.C. Cincinnati expansion draft.

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As Ernst Tanner era begins, several changes mark a move from Earnie Stewart

Ryan Rose looks at Ernst Tanner’s comments from his press conference to see how the Ernst Tanner era will differ from the Earnie Stewart era.

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Bethlehem on the move

A guess at the meaning of the United Soccer League revocation of Bethlehem Steel FC’s permission to play without the option of lights for night games.