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The Union’s next target: Fullback Cristian Arrieta

Puerto Rico Islanders fullback Cristian Arrieta goes on trial with Philadelphia Union, UEFA Champions League in action, and other news of the day.

Featured / Union

Manchester United to play in Philly?

The Sports Business Journal is reporting that Manchester United will be coming to Philly this summer. Could they play the Union?

Featured / Union

The Flyers on cleats? More like the Patriots

The Flyers on cleats? More like the New England Patriots. A starting lineup no one predicted, a potentially deceptive injury list, and most of the team playing out of position. So what’s next for The Cagey One, aka Peter Nowak?

Daily news roundups

Emilio linked to Union, other morning news

Former MLS MVP Luciano Emilio is targeting a return to the U.S., and Philadelphia Union is one of the possible targets. Also, a wrap of the weekend’s MLS games, Charlie Davies returns in April, and other news.

Independence / Indy match reports

Scoreless draw in Independence preseason match

With five players away on international duty the Philadelphia Independence have a scoreless draw against the Washington Freedom. Final roster will be made on March 31 with last preseason match against Penn State on April 1 ahead of April 11 season opener.

USMNT / USWNT

Independence player scores opening goal in 3-0 USA victory over Mexico

Amy Rodriguez of the Philadelphia Independence scored the opening goal in the USWNT commanding 3-0 victory over Mexico on Sunday while Kristine Lilly earned her 343rd cap and became the first player to play in four different decades for a national team.

Casa Soccer League / Local Leagues

Casa Soccer League — week 1 scores

CASA’s Spring 2010 season gets underway with a full slate of games in all four divisions. Here’s a full rundown of the action.

United Soccer League

United Soccer League scores

All the weekend scores for the United Soccer League, one of the top adult amateur leagues in the Delaware Valley.

Featured / Local

Union-Sounders: the scene at The 700

Philadelphia Union opening night at The 700: Union supporters pack the Northern Liberties pub (and play soccer on Fairmount Street). Here’s the scene, with photos.

Union / Union match reports

A poor start for the Blue & Gold

OK, OK, it was just the first game. There is no need to panic. However, there’s also no need to gloss it over: the Union were poor last night, and there are reasons for concern.