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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Red Bulls and Dynamo out of CCL, USMNT call-ups announced, college admissions bribery scheme

Plus the Steel’s teenage-filled roster, 7 compelling arguments in USWNT case, Neo-Nazi hooligan mourned in Germany, more.

For Pete's Sake

The gulf

Should Union fans be proud of their team after two straight losses to start the season? Peter Andrews on what Jim Curtin’s postgame comments reveal about the club and its supporters.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Zach Zandi

The Bethlehem Steel midfielder and Villanova product created both goals in the team’s opening day win. Also, some honorable mention to some Steel technical wizardry and, alas, C.J. Sapong.

Analysis

Postgame analysis: Union 0-2 Sporting KC

A missed penalty, a straight red, and an own goal; Sunday’s matchup looked like the Union was playing against itself, and losing. Like any of the recent seasons with the Union, there is a lot to be skeptical about and some things to be hopeful about. 

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Fabian says he’s innocent, USWNT kits unveiled and Zidane is back

Let’s throw it back to the 1999 Women’s World Cup and the 2006 World Cup Zidane headbutting incident!

Player ratings

Player ratings: Sporting Kansas City 2-0 Philadelphia Union

PSP hands out grades after a frustrating, unlucky performance on the road.

USL Match report

Match report: Birmingham Legion 0-2 Bethlehem Steel

Bethlehem Steel FC began its serious experiment with youth successfully in northern Alabama Sunday, defeating expansion side Birmingham 2-0 on goals by Kacper Przybylko and Zach Zandi.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union lose, Steel win, and USWNT asks for their fair share (again)

Plus: Diego Chara finds a new way to earn a card, Pulisic is doing fine, and a “shocking” development around the Qatar World Cup.

Union match reports

Match report: Sporting KC 2-0 Philadelphia Union

Ten-man Philadelphia Union failed to turn up on the road, dropping a 2-0 decision to Sporting KC on Sunday afternoon.

Match previews

Match preview: Sporting Kansas City v. Philadelphia Union

The Union face a tired and hungry Sporting Kansas City side in the midwest on Sunday.