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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US Open Cup Final postgame video and transcript: Union 1-1 (6-7 APK) Kansas City
Mike and Eli’s postgame wrap. Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Postgame comments from Michael Lahoud and Andrew Wenger. More.
US Open Cup Final: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Sporting Kansas City (6-7 penalties)
The Union fell short, losing on penalty kicks.
USOC final preview: Philadelphia Union vs Sporting Kansas City
Philly needs the US Open Cup to push them to the next phase of a long rebuilding process. Kansas City needs it to jumpstart them out of another late season lull. PPL Park was electric in the 2014 final, and it will be again tonight.
Player ratings & (brief) analysis: Revolution 1-1 Union
The Union sat back and absorbed New England’s pressure. They earned a point through Andre Blake’s heroism and Fernando Aristeguieta’s fine finish, but they will need to transition with much more success to trouble Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday.
Postgame quotes: Revolution 1-1 Union
Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, Fernando Artisteguieta, and Andre Blake.