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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Preseason results, Sané to Orlando, and LinkedIn

Plus a Union Academy hire, cold weather, and chaos in Portugal

USL Match report

Preseason match report: Bethlehem Steel 11-1 Junior Lone Star

Bethlehem Steel has been practicing since Jan. 30. Junior Lone Star started practice a week ago. It showed.

Preseason / Union match reports

Preseason match report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 D.C. United

The Union fell 2-1 to D.C. United in the opener of the Suncoast Invitational, but the individual battles for positions were just as important as the result.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: I still “Jungite” but fear Union may “Perite”

Fans’ view writer Matt Custer contemplates why he has stayed a season ticket holder with the Union.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Philadelphia Union begin Suncoast Invitational in Florida, injuries already apparent, Steel FC single-game tickets on sale

Philadelphia Union begin competition in the Suncoast Invitational against D.C. United tomorrow, Bethlehem Steel FC take on Junior Lone Star FC @ YSC Sports in Wayne, PA, UEFA Champions League action was eventful as always.

The search for a No. 10 / Union

An unattractive answer: The truth about Ilsinho

Nick Fishman continues PSP’s offseason series, “The search for a No. 10,” with a microscopic look at a divisive player. With no new signing in sight, is Ilsinho the right answer to the Union’s biggest question?

Analysis

Youth development 2018-style: “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.”

PSP has learned new things that reflect the Union’s commitment to youth development broadly defined, above and beyond what we are all seeing this preseason.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union interested in Venezuelan, SheBelieves Cup roster, $12K fine for thrown gelato

Also: Eagles player invited to Union match, Steel’s Omar Holness gets a green card, cringe-worthy pre-season tackle, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Academy students declare, MLS Live makes changes, Champions League action

Plus: Kinkead puts out an interesting podcast, several MLS teams make signings, more.

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Commentary / Union Academy

Five Union Academy products to watch this season

It looks more and more like the Union may have to rely on youth this season. Here are the rostered academy products to watch this season.