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Union bits, US crushes Costa Rica, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 8, 2016 at 10:13 am × 3 comments

Union bits and bobs. US roars back from defeat to Colombia with 4-0 thrashing of Costa Rica. Gulati says no talks over US becoming permanent host to Copa America. More news.

USMNT

Copa America recap: USMNT 4–0 Costa Rica

by Jeremy Lane × on June 7, 2016 at 10:40 pm × 19 comments

An unchanged US starting lineup nevertheless looked a team transformed on Tuesday night, comprehensively demolishing Costa Rica, 4–0.

A View from Afar

The goalposts have moved for Philadelphia Union

by Dan Walsh × on June 7, 2016 at 11:00 am × 34 comments

Yes, the goalposts have moved for Philadelphia Union. Preseason expectations are long gone. This team is an MLS Cup contender, and Union fans and management should treat them accordingly. PSP’s Dan Walsh weighs in on fan questions about this.

Commentary

The imperfectly beautiful Copa America Centenario

by Peter Andrews × on June 7, 2016 at 10:45 am × 7 comments

Is the Copa America Centenario a disaster? Peter Andrews reports after two matches in Santa Clara.

SEBA Projections

Copa America: SEBA-International Projections through June 6

by Chris Sherman × on June 7, 2016 at 10:30 am × 0 comments

Updated SEBA projections for the US ahead of Tuesday night’s crucial Copa America game against Costa Rica.

Daily news roundups

Union bits, must win for the US, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 7, 2016 at 10:13 am × 10 comments

Union news. US in must-win game against Costa Rica tonight. Copa America to be staged in US henceforth? More news.

USMNT

Copa America preview: USMNT v Costa Rica

by Jeremy Lane × on June 7, 2016 at 7:43 am × 13 comments

The US must win. Failing to do so opens up too many possibilities.

Philadelphia Lone Star FC

Stars go third in NPSL Keystone Conference

by Paul Konneh × on June 6, 2016 at 11:53 am × 0 comments

Junior Lone Star opened its home season over the weekend with a win and a draw and are now third in the NPSL’s Keystone Conference.

Daily news roundups

Pontius, Rosenberry, Nogueira, and Barnetta honored, US disappoints in Copa opener, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 6, 2016 at 11:00 am × 25 comments

Accolades rolling in for Union. Can US bounce back from Copa opener loss? Judge rules USWNT cannot strike. More.

Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Bethlehem Steel 0-1 NYRB II

by Noel Abastillas × on June 6, 2016 at 4:00 am × 3 comments

An early defensive error gave New York Red Bulls II all the room they’d need to down Bethlehem Steel FC in a storm-interrupted match on Sunday. New PSP contributor Noel Abastillas has the report.