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Le Toux inks marketing deal, more news

Le Toux signs major marketing deal. Official Philadelphia Union Soccer Schools announced. Making cuts is not easy. Marcelo Bielsa to become USMNT technical director? More news.

Featured / Union

“Let us play the game and be ready for March 19”

Jonathan Tannenwald of Philly.com’s The Goalkeeper has posted further quotes from Wednesday’s press conference with Peter Nowak.

Featured / Union

“The roster still is not complete”

Peter Nowak spoke to reporters today via teleconference from Greece. He said the roster is not complete, that the club decided not to exercise the option to buy Orozco Fiscal at the end of his one-year loan on January 1. He said many are “looking at snaps rather than the big picture.”

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Union 5 – 0 Hersonissos

The Union trounces Greek Third Division side Hersonissos.

Daily news roundups / Featured

OF questions to be answered later today, more news

The Michael Orozco Fiscal mystery to be cleared up at a press conference later today. Details of US Open Cup match against DC released. Ruiz says it was always the Union for MLS return. RSL first MLS team to reach CONCACAF CL semis. That poor owl has died and much, much more news.

Featured / Union

Union Math: – 2 + 2 = where’s Orozco Fiscal?

The Union sign Ryan Richter and Thorne Holder while waiving Nick Zimmerman and JT Noone. Meanwhile, Michael Orzco Fiscal has disappeared from the roster.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Quake in Greece, Independence camp, USMNT on FSC

An minor earthquake in Greece leads to some fun messaging and a campaign to get Union Jack on Twitter. Getting visas. Pfeffer in Philly Mag. Independence players report today. The USA v Paraguay match will air on FSC.

Featured / History / Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly soccer, 100 years ago today

Five leagues, a new knockout tournament, intercity play, two teams in the American Cup semifinals: a look at soccer in Philadelphia one hundred years ago today.

Featured / Union

Finally, some lineup information

The Ergotelis website lists some lineup information following Monday’s 1-1 draw with the Union. Ergotelis manager says “We exchange views and probably some players.”

Featured / World

Soccer for Union scabs

A roundup of the weekend’s notable bits and bobs including an adorable dog. No, we’re not talking about that thug Wayne Rooney.