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Daily news roundups

News roundup: xG deja vu, ATL fall, Sac Republic expansion hopes, more

Plus, English teams make strides in Champions League and the USWNT makes their case.

Press Conference / Union

Santos out a month, and Fabián’s red card provides an opportunity

With the Union choosing not to appeal Fabian’s red card, manager Jim Curtin hinted as to who could fill in at the No. 10. Also, the coach revealed a key injury and spoke on much more at his weekly press conference.

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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.