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News roundup: The Union is hiring!, the awesomeness of Kensington Soccer, USMNT win Concacaf U-20, more

Plus new episode of the “It’s Always Soccer in Philadelphia” podcast, top 50 boys & girls teams in NJ, Planet Zlatan, and more.

Philadelphia Union II

Season review: Future Union players blooded with Bethlehem in 2018

Reviewing eight young players who emerged in major roles for Bethlehem in 2018 and how they are likely to contribute to the Union next year.

Commentary

As Ernst Tanner era begins, several changes mark a move from Earnie Stewart

Ryan Rose looks at Ernst Tanner’s comments from his press conference to see how the Ernst Tanner era will differ from the Earnie Stewart era.

Season Reviews / Union

Season review: Off-season Union personnel movement

A comprehensive look at the Union’s player movements, both from Monday and in the off-season ahead, including the likelihood of the Union featuring a 3-5-2 formation, which seems likely with current talent. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.

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Season Reviews

Season review: The difference in coaching

The technical staff grew in 2018, but did the different, position-specific coaches help?

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Roster droppings, Curtin back, playoff ch-ch-ch-changes, more

The Union reveal their plans for 2019 in a sweeping press conference.

Press Conference / Union

In end-of-season presser, Tanner previews 2019 season

The manager will return next season, but he may be implementing a new approach. PSP reports from Ernst Tanner and Jim Curtin’s end-of-season press conference.

Breaking News / Roster News / Union

Breaking news: Union announce first roster changes of offseason

Who’s in and who’s out as the Union start to look toward 2019.

Breaking News / Roster News

Breaking news: Bethlehem Steel FC announce roster changes

Bethlehem Steel FC will play the 2019 season with a noticeably younger roster.

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For Pete's Sake / Season Reviews

Season review: Earnie Stewart’s legacy

The Union’s biggest midseason move was Earnie Stewart’s departure to U.S. Soccer. With a new sporting director in charge, Peter Andrews tries to make sense of Stewart’s mixed legacy with the Union.