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Stock rising, stock falling: Suncoast Invitational edition

by Nick Fishman × on February 23, 2018 at 9:45 am × 22 comments

The Union’s preseason is winding down as the real season approaches. Who helped and who hurt themselves down in Tampa?

News roundup: Curtin confirms Dočkal talks, Fontana to start opening day, more

by Dan Walsh × on February 23, 2018 at 9:00 am × 10 comments

Curtin confirms Bořek Dočkal contract talks with Union, Anthony Fontana to start opening day, Brendan Burke gets a contract extension, MLS CCL action, and more news.

How the Bořek Dočkal signing changes the game

by Dan Walsh × on February 22, 2018 at 9:45 am × 24 comments

A look at Philadelphia Union’s pending signing of Czech international playmaker Bořek Dočkal. PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at contract scenarios, how Dočkal fits in with the team, how he’ll need to adjust, and what message it sends to Union fans.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union smash Montreal, all quiet on Czech front, Klinsmann’s salary

by John Osborn × on February 22, 2018 at 9:00 am × 10 comments

Plus: Bethlehem Steel beat Penn FC, top 98 players born since ’98, the keeper’s got a cell phone on the pitch, and more.

USL Match report

Preseason match: Bethlehem Steel FC 5 – 2 Penn FC

by Tim Jones × on February 22, 2018 at 8:30 am × 0 comments

Penn FC won the first half, narrowly but clearly. The Steel equalized in the second, and were rampant in the games final 16 minutes with four while giving up one.

Union match reports

Preseason match report: Philadelphia Union 5-0 Montreal Impact

by Steven Whisler × on February 21, 2018 at 11:16 pm × 16 comments

Philadelphia Union routed Montreal Impact 5-0 behind a C.J. Sapong brace and goals from David Accam, Auston Trusty, and Jay Simpson.

The search for a No. 10 / Transfer News

The rundown on the Union’s rumored No. 10: Bořek Dočkal

by Nick Fishman × on February 21, 2018 at 10:00 am × 38 comments

Philadelphia seem to have finally found their No. 10: Borek Dockal. While we might not know the name, Nick Fishman spoke with three Czech reporters who’ve spent time covering the player. They told us all about the possible answer to the Union’s biggest question.