Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz issued a statement before Wednesday’s game in support of under-fire Union manager John Hackworth and says the team is “scouring the marketplace to find and bring in attacking talent.”
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Postgame quotes: Sporting 1-2 Union
Postgame quotes from John Hackworth, Zac MacMath, Danny Cruz, and Cristian Maidana.
Recap: Sporting Kansas City 1–2 Philadelphia Union
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Hackworth looking to add striker, cut down on crosses
Philadelphia Union’s manager directly answered questions about his job security and said he wants to add a striker and cut down on the team’s crossing.
Preview: Union at Sporting Kansas City
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