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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union to play Kickers, Philly could host World Cup QF, and a new MLS team

It’s a loaded roundup to wrap up the week.

Press Conference / Union

The Union and Jim Curtin remain quiet on the Earnie Stewart rumors

The Union remain quiet on the Earnie rumors, but Jim Curtin offered at least a little something. Here’s that and some other tidbits from the coach’s weekly press conference.

Match previews / Union

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls

Philadelphia Union face New York Red Bulls Saturday night to kick of Memorial Day Weekend. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Union

The 2017 MLS SuperDraft has become a sleeper hit for the Union

It was no 2016, but clearly someone on the Union has an eye for talent.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Stewart probably USMNT GM, Steel trade, Open Cup scores

Plus Fabian Herbers makes USL Team of Week, the Guardian takes aim at Zlatan, new managers in Europe & the UK, and more.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Brandon Allen leaves the Steel for Nashville

With Brandon Allen’s role with Bethlehem decreasing in recent weeks, the Steel transferred the striker to Nashville SC on Tuesday. PSP’s Tim Jones breaks down the move from both Allen’s and the Steel’s perspective.

SEBA Projections

MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through May 20th

Philadelphia moves up in this week’s SEBA projections, but still have a ways to go before playoffs are probable in the difficult Eastern Conference. The Steel, on the other hand, have moved themselves back into position for their playoffs.

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Fans' View

Fans’ view: Take me to the river (if maybe 10 miles more north)

One fan laments on a subway journey to what could have been a stadium in Philly, rather than a drive down I-95. How would a stadium in Philly have made a better fan experience?

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For Pete's Sake

U.S. friendly brings World Cup melancholia to town

The U.S. is settling in for an international friendly at Talen this weekend. PSP’s Peter Andrews on why the match can’t help but bring with it the memories of an opportunity lost.

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Photo essays

In pictures: Union 4-1 Real Salt Lake

Photos from the Union’s rout of RSL.