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Oka Nikolov named Union assistant/goalkeeping coach

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 24, 2015 at 9:40 am × 11 comments

The longtime Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper, and former Union backup goalkeeper, returns to Philadelphia as an assistant coach.

Official: Union acquire Chris Pontius

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 7, 2015 at 4:06 pm × 15 comments

Following reports last week, the Union announced on Monday the acquisition of Chris Pontius from DC United in exchange for general and targeted allocation money.

Press Conference / Signing News

Tranquillo Barnetta presser: Availability and expectations

by Adam Cann × on July 31, 2015 at 12:36 pm × 28 comments

New midfield signing Tranquillo Barnetta, head coach Jim Curtin and technical director Chris Albright spoke to the media Friday. Barnetta is unlikely to start but will be available tomorrow when the Red Bulls come to PPL Park.

Union sign Eric Bird

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 12, 2015 at 4:15 pm × 2 comments

Union announce signing of 2015 SuperDraft pick and midfielder Eric Bird, who Jim Curtin has said he sees as a backup for Vincent Nogueira.

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Philadelphia Union sign Ayuk and Lee

by Adam Cann × on March 3, 2015 at 5:18 pm × 7 comments

Defender Raymond Lee and midfielder Eric Ayuk Mbu officially signed with Philadelphia Union on Tuesday.

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Union sign Dzenan Catic

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 3, 2015 at 8:03 am × 10 comments

Union sign 2015 SuperDraft pick.

Union sign goalkeeper John McCarthy

by Ed Farnsworth × on February 23, 2015 at 11:12 am × 26 comments

Union solidify goalkeeping depth with the signing of Philly native John McCarthy.

Union re-sign Carroll, Casey, and Fred

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 23, 2015 at 5:42 pm × 53 comments

Union announce return of club and league veteran trio for 2015.