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Tactics Talk

Counteracting the high press

How might the Union approach the extreme high press if teams continue to use it to disrupt their buildups?

The Front Row

The Front Row: Finding US soccer’s Atlantis

In the latest episode of the pod, Steve discusses the rediscovery of the original American Soccer League (1921-1933), which was essentially “lost” to historians for almost 60 years.

Daily news roundups

Union at Montreal, Steffen signs with Crew, Reading hosts conference semis and finals, more

Union face Montreal on Saturday. Zack Steffen signs with Columbus. Reading hosts PDL Eastern Conference semis and finals this weekend. Final USWNT Olympic warmup game. More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, July 22-28

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

Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report

Match report: Bethlehem 0-1 Harrisburg

A late goal by Harrisburg was enough to down Bethlehem in a match between current and former Philadelphia Union affiliates.

Sons of Ben

Sons of Ben: The Movie available on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play on July 22

Sons of Ben: The Movie is available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play on Friday. Here’s an exclusive clip from the film.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Montreal Impact

Philly should be able to create more, and better, chances than the home side.

Daily news roundups

Union out of USOC, Curtin ESPN’s midseason coach of the year, Steel-City Islanders today, more

Union fall on PKs to Revs in US Open Cup quarterfinal. Curtin picks up ESPN award. Albright on summer acquisitions. Bethlehem hosts City ISlanders. More.

Union match reports / US Open Cup

Match Report: New England Revolution 1-1 Philadelphia Union (4-2 APK)

Philadelphia crashed out of the U.S. Open Cup, losing to New England Revolution 4-2 on PKs.

Philadelphia Union II

Four snapshots of Bethlehem Steel players

Bolu, Jambo, Taylor and Cole. Recent real improvement characterizes their play for Bethlehem Steel. PSP’s Tim Jones take a look at the arc for the two Philadelphia Union loanees and two signed to the Steel.