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Players we watched: end of season edition

by Chris Gibbons × on November 2, 2017 at 9:30 am × 10 comments

The final entry in a season-long series entitled, “Players to watch.”

Union end of season presser: Curtin stays, Pontius leaving, more

by Adam Cann × on November 1, 2017 at 1:12 pm × 52 comments

Earnie Stewart and Jim Curtin spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon, confirming that Curtin will return as head coach and that the club will continue to build on the foundation laid over the past two seasons.

Breaking News

Jim Curtin to return as Union head coach in 2018

by The Philly Soccer Page × on November 1, 2017 at 12:21 pm × 26 comments

Union sporting director Earnie Stewart confirms the local product will be back to lead the club on the field next season.

Breaking News / Roster News

Union decline contract options on Ilsinho, Herbers, Onyewu, Wijnaldum, Edu

by The Philly Soccer Page × on November 1, 2017 at 11:31 am × 39 comments

The Union cleared a bunch of roster space with Wednesday’s moves. Chris Pontius will also depart the club as a free agent, and Roland Alberg has signed with a Bulgarian side. Updated.

Analysis / USL

Monday’s night’s player development lessons

by Tim Jones × on November 1, 2017 at 10:30 am × 15 comments

While Red Bulls did not win Monday night’s first leg hosting Toronto in the playoffs, their excellent player development process was fully on display.

Season Reviews / Union

Season review: The missteps

by Jim O'Leary × on November 1, 2017 at 9:45 am × 4 comments

The Union made more than a few mistakes this year, but a handful stand out as specific moments where things went wrong.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Alberg signs with Bulgarian side, Crew blow out NYC, more

by Ryan Rose × on November 1, 2017 at 9:00 am × 24 comments

Roland Alberg has officially signed with CSKA Sofia, two Union players are finalists for end-of-year awards, a bunch of awesome Columbus news, and more in today’s roundup.

For Pete's Sake / Season Reviews / Union

Season review: The personnel moves

by Peter Andrews × on October 31, 2017 at 11:15 am × 23 comments

How did Earnie Stewart’s acquisitions fare in the 2017 season? Was his decision not to upgrade the team in-season prudent? Peter Andrews reviews the year that was.