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Philadelphia Union add depth at right back, select Aaron Jones 33rd overall in 2017 MLS SuperDraft

Philadelphia Union selected Clemson right back Aaron Jones 33rd overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.

Draft News

Philadelphia Union trade up to select winger Marcus Epps with 25th overall SuperDraft pick

Philadelphia Union trade up to select winger Marcus Epps with 25th overall selection in 2017 MLS SuperDraft.

Feature

Tactical thinking: Two tips on the spear

Could the 4-2-3-1 Union use the 4-4-2?

Daily news roundups

2017 schedule, SuperDraft today, league news, more

Union schedule out. SuperDraft won’t be as exciting as last year for Philly. League news. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Jan. 13-19

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.

Schedule news

2017 Union schedule announced

Get those calendars out, the 2017 Union schedule is here.

Analysis

Tactical thinking: Three backs to rule them all?

Three back systems are en vogue again. Might such a system work for the Union?

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Daily news roundups

Season schedule release today, Union bits, USWNT host Germany at Talen in March, more

The 2017 Union schedule will be released today. Union bits. USWNT host Germany at Talen Energy Stadium on March 1. Latest MLS signings. More news.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: New signings and SuperDraft talk

Reading United’s Sean Doyle joins Greg and Mike to preview Friday’s SuperDraft. Then the guys talk about the Union’s new signings.

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Tactics Talk

Tactical thinking: Options for the Union in 2017

Philly will likely stick with their 4-2-3-1 in 2017 even though many have suggested utilizing a 4-4-2 or three-back system. What were the Union hoping to achieve with their particular system, and what are the pros and cons of the other options?