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Commentary

The Change Strip: Evolving templates, evolving brands

With the footballing aesthetics world chugging on, Thomas Hill returns to the Change Strip to look at the most notable updates.

Analysis

A closer statistical look at the Union’s first half

James Nalton digs into the numbers and what they say, including a possible second-half breakout for a Union attacker.

Local

Local lower league recap: Week of June 27

Ocean City remains unbeaten and playoffs are approaching in this look around local lower league soccer.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Homegrowns named to U-20 Best XI, high-profile MLS transfers

Also, a look at the semi-automated offside technology to be used at the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Columbus Crew 0-0 Philadelphia Union

Sean Griswold hands out grades from the Union’s draw with Columbus on Sunday.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union draw, USWNT win, Ronaldo wants out at Man United

The Union fought to a 0-0 draw over the weekend in Columbus while their academy team won the MLS next Cup. Manchester United has had quite the news week, while the USWNT and USMNT picked up wins.

MLS / Union / Union match reports

Match report: Columbus Crew 0-0 Philadelphia Union

Andre Blake was at his best as the Union nabbed a point in Columbus.

Match previews

Match preview: Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union

The Union will try to redeem themselves following a disappointing loss in Chicago with a road match against Columbus on Sunday afternoon.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Chicago Fire 1-0 Philadelphia Union

A tired and depleted Union team weren’t their best on Wednesday night, and these scores reflect that.

MLS / Union / Union match reports

Match report: Chicago Fire 1-0 Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union’s nine-match unbeaten run came to an end with a 1-0 loss in Chicago.