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A View from Afar

The Union race the transfer window to replace Nogueira

Philadelphia Union have two days to find a replacement for Vincent Nogueira before the transfer window and MLS trade window slam shut on Aug. 3. Can they sign Alejandro Bedoya? Is another unknown name on tap?

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Murphy Agnew

The Villa Joseph Marie standout scored two goals, including the extra time winner, as the Yardley Makefield Soccer Premier Xplosion girls team won the US Youth Soccer U-17 national championship on Sunday.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Photo essays

In pictures: Union 1-2 Real Salt Lake

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at Sunday night’s loss to Real Salt Lake.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Report says Union “pushing hard” to sign Bedoya, Rivera steps down as SoB prez, more

ESPN reports Union trying to land Alejandro Bedoya before close of transfer window on Wednesday. Ami Rivera steps down as president of Sons of Ben. More news.

Union Notes

Union open practice and Q&A: Four observations (and a request)

Tim Jones recently attended a special “Practice and Q & A” for season ticket holders. Tim shares some of what he saw and heard, including observations from Jim Curtin and Earnie Stewart.

SEBA Projections

Summer Olympics SEBA Projections

The USWNT’s Olympic run in Brazil begins this week. Chris Shermann has SEBA projections to the team and the tournament.

Daily news roundups

“A step back”: Union lose to RSL, BSFC falls to Toronto, OC downed in PDL semis, more

Union falter against RSL. Bethlehem falls to Toronto. Nor’easters championship run ends. YMS Premier Xplosion wins national U-17 girls title. League results. More.

Postgame

Postgame video and quotes: Union 1-2 RSL

Mike and Matthew’s postgame wrap. Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and more.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 Real Salt Lake

Joao Plata and Javier Morales were both on target as Real Salt Lake defeated the Union 2-1 in Chester.

Commentary

“It’s worth it,” and other reflections on the All-Star Game

Arsenal defeated the MLS All-Stars 2-1 last night. PSP’s Peter Andrews reports from San Jose on the Union’s All-Stars, and on the messy yet worthwhile nature of the game itself.