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The other supporters groups

Following in the footsteps of the Sons of Ben, there are a growing number of Union supporters groups. Beginning on Tuesday, the PSP will run a series of interviews with four of them. Here’s some background and a preview of what to expect.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union draw in first exhibition game, more news

The Union draw in first exhibition game. GQ UK SoB article now available online; SoB member systematically deconstructs the fabrications in the piece. New Independence kit unveiled. Why the MLS schedule announcement, finally coming on Thursday, has been delayed, more morning news.

Featured / World

Soccer for Union scabs: What a weekend!

An incredible weekend of games and goals! And Fernando Torres was a part of neither. Newcastle and Arsenal played the game of the season with Tiote scoring the goal of the year. Barca set an unbeaten record, Man U’s unbeaten run ended, Sneijder returned in style, and Jamie Ness is a Rangers hero.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Colombia, tactics, academy, more morning news

A look at the resurgence of Colombian players in MLS. Tactical storylines ahead of our series next week on Union formations. A look at the Union’s academy system prospects. FIFA to begin testing goal-line technology, possibly ban snoods, more news

Daily news roundups / Featured

That is one classy guy, more news

Alejandro Moreno is one classy fellow as he talks about leaving Philly. Ryan Richter is local and he’s totally stoked. Galaxy unconcerned about Beckham’s absence. I say we’re unconcerned about his presence. Feds crack down on sports streaming sites. Video of when good times turn bad, more news.

Daily news roundups / Featured

In Orlando, more news

Union in Orlando plus further Union and Independence news. Cascadia preseason tournament sells out in hours. Charlie Davies being evaluated by DC United. Pfeffer video, good. Nightmare future video, bad. More news.

Altidore dives against Blackburn
Daily news roundups / Featured

No US Egypt match, transfer dealings, USWNT roster

USA Egypt called off, Americans on the move in the transfer window

Fan Culture / Featured

Union third jersey design leaked?

An image of the Union’s third kit design showed up in the MLS store before being removed on Tuesday morning.

Featured / Union

White out, Perlaza to Portland, more on Arias

Haverford School and FC Delco product Jeremiah White has not been invited to travel with the Union for preseason training in Orlando. SBI reports that Jorge Perlaza, long linked to the Union, is headed for Portland. Cesar Arias confirms talks with the Union but a move is not certain.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Perlaza waits for work permit; Arias linked

A report out of Colombia says rumored Union target Jorge Perlaza is waiting for a work permit to come to MLS as another Colombian Player is linked to the Union. As unrest continues in Egypt, doubts grow over whether the February 9 USMNT friendly in Cairo will take place. Supporters groups in Egypt the unrecognized organizational heroes of the ongoing resistance to the government, more news.