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Match previews

Preview: Union at Columbus Crew

October 23, 2014 by Adam Cann 5 comments

The Union will face a motivated Crew team fighting for third place finish in the East.

USWNT

Women’s World Cup Qualifiers at PPL Park

October 23, 2014 by Mike Servedio 2 comments

Mike Servedio reviews how the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Trinidad & Tobago reached the CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualification semifinals at PPL Park ahead of Sunday’s final.

High School Soccer

District 12 boys high school soccer: The 2014 quarterfinals

October 23, 2014 by Josh Trott 1 comment

Josh Trott rounds up Philadelphia Public League and Catholic League playoff quarterfinal results.

Daily news roundups

Notes from Curtin’s presser, MacMath to start in Columbus, USMNT vs. Colombia confirmed, more

October 23, 2014 by Ed Farnsworth 16 comments

Notes from Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Zac MacMath to start in season finale in Columbus. League and national teams news. More.

Sons of Ben

It’s not a one-way street

October 22, 2014 by Ed Farnsworth 38 comments

We talk to Sons of Ben president Kenny Hanson about the confiscation by Union officials of tifo in the River End critical of Nick Sakiewicz during Saturday’s game against Kansas City.

Press Conference

Video and transcript: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference, Oct. 22

October 22, 2014 by Ed Farnsworth 3 comments

Video and transcript of Union interim manager Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Curtin discusses players playing for contracts, the effect of the Expansion Draft on offseason plans and deals, and more.