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U draw 1-1 with DC, Okai with Seattle, Ruiz signs with DC, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on February 21, 2013 at 10:49 am × 22 comments

Hoffman scores in Union scrimmage against DC. Union SuperDraft pick Stephen Okai training with Seattle. Carlos Ruiz back in MLS and now with DC. More news.

Philadelphia Union spring training: The fan experience

by Earl Gardner × on February 20, 2013 at 10:41 am × 9 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at Sunday’s open training session and barbecue for Union fans in Orlando.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: Bethlehem clinches Allied first division title, Boys Club extends streak

by Ed Farnsworth × on February 20, 2013 at 10:29 am × 0 comments

100 years ago this week in Philly soccer, Bethlehem clinched its first Philadelphia league title. Boys Club extended it’s win streak in the American League to ten games while Tacony returned to form in the Pennsylvania League.

Featured / Union

Union cut Mendoza and Richards

by Ed Farnsworth × on February 20, 2013 at 9:48 am × 12 comments

The preseason roster cull continues with the Union cutting recent signings Alex Mendoza and Damani RIchards.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Double DC for U after KC switch; Carroll, Okugo & Lohman on Rogers; USWNT v Canada on 6/2, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on February 20, 2013 at 9:44 am × 1 comment

After scrimmaging with DC tonight, Union will play them again on Saturday in final Disney Classic game. Brian Carroll, Amobi Okugo, and Joanna Lohman on Robbie Rogers. USWNT to play Canada on June 2 in Toronto. League news. More.

Featured / Union

Union preseason observations: Torres, lineups, more

by Dan Walsh × on February 19, 2013 at 12:15 pm × 49 comments

The latest preseason observations on Philadelphia Union, with a bonus look at Orlando eying MLS.

Featured / Local

Northeast Regional U.S. Futsal Tournament comes down to a Massachusetts match-up

by Casey Pladus × on February 19, 2013 at 12:10 pm × 5 comments

The Northeast Regional U.S. Futsal Tournament in Wildwood concluded on Monday with Massachusetts-based Safria winning the Open Men’s Category.

Featured / Photo essays

In pictures: Union 3-0 Toronto

by Earl Gardner × on February 19, 2013 at 10:17 am × 7 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner was in Orlando last weekend for the Fan Weekend. Here’s a look at the Toronto game and faces familiar and new.

Daily news roundups / Featured

11 days ’til Geiger time, US U-20s prevail, assorted bits, centennial kits, match fix & more

by Ed Farnsworth × on February 19, 2013 at 9:41 am × 1 comment

Mark Geiger, everyone’s favorite referee, to officiate Union season opener. U-20s underwhelm in win. More Centennial kit pics, Goal-line technology approved for 2014 World Cup. How to spot a fixed soccer game. More news.

Featured / MLS / Player ratings / Union

Winners and winners: Union preseason matchday 4

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on February 18, 2013 at 11:10 am × 12 comments

There were quality performances throughout the side on Saturday afternoon, with the Union outplaying Toronto in every aspect of the match.

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