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News roundup: Union sign Wagner and confirm negotiations with Fabian, two preseason victories and a Beckham statue

by Sara Griswold × on February 8, 2019 at 8:55 am × 11 comments

Plus, Cardiff City’s Emiliano Sala’s body was identified from the plane crash and UEFA might do away with the away goal rule.

Philly Soccer Show: Union jerseys, behind the scenes action and listener questions

by John Osborn × on February 8, 2019 at 8:11 am × 1 comment

The Union’s SVP of Marketing and Communications joins Greg.

Featured / Preseason / Union

PSP’s Design-a-kit contest: The entries

by Chris Gibbons × on February 7, 2019 at 10:15 am × 23 comments

Ready for the Union’s new away kit? Vote for some fan designs before the team’s launch party tomorrow.

Breaking News / Roster News

Union sign left back Kai Wagner

by Peter Andrews × on February 6, 2019 at 10:18 am × 17 comments

Kai Wagner, a 21-year-old left back, joins the Union from Germany’s third division.

Analysis / For Pete's Sake

In Marco Fabian, Union on the verge of the biggest signing in club history

by Peter Andrews × on February 6, 2019 at 10:00 am × 23 comments

The Union looks set to make the sort of splash their fans have been craving. PSP’s Peter Andrews breaks down the reported signing of Mexican attacker Marco Fabian.

Commentary / Local Women's Soccer / Union

The slow rise of women’s soccer and how the Union could bring it to Philly

by Sara Griswold × on February 6, 2019 at 9:30 am × 12 comments

MLS-backed women’s teams could continue to grow the game even more, and Philadelphia is currently without an NWSL team.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union may sign Mexican MNT player, West Chester United vs. Chester County, Pulisic ends goal drought

by John Osborn × on February 6, 2019 at 9:00 am × 6 comments

Plus: Union “reject” kit ideas, more MLS signings, and Temple men’s spring matches.

Analysis / Local

Is the end of pro soccer in the Lehigh Valley at hand?

by Dan Walsh × on February 5, 2019 at 10:00 am × 23 comments

With anemic attendance likely for Bethlehem Steel in Chester this year, PSP’s Dan Walsh explores the problems with the team playing in Chester and options for the club’s future in the Lehigh Valley.