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US Open Cup Final in Pictures: Union 1-1 (6-7 APK) Kansas City

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for a rain soaked Wednesday night as the Philadelphia Union fell to Sporting Kansas City 1-1 (6-7 APK) in the US Open Cup final.

Daily news roundups

Sakiewicz confirms he’s out, Trusty named to US U-17 WC team, US tops Canada in Olympic qualifier, more

The Sakiewicz era comes to a close. Union Academy defender Auston Trusty named to US U-17 World Cup team. US wins first Olympic qualifier. More news.

Breaking News / Union

Sakiewicz out as Union CEO

Nick Sakiewicz is out at Philadelphia Union. Jay Sugarman appears to have fired him. Here’s the straight news. Commentary will follow later. UPDATE: Union chief revenue officer Dave Rowan to oversee day-to-day operations after Sakiewicz departure.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Oct. 2-Oct. 8

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

Daily news roundups

“So close”: Reaction to Unions USOC final loss, more news.

News. Mostly painful news, but news.

Postgame

US Open Cup Final postgame video and transcript: Union 1-1 (6-7 APK) Kansas City

Mike and Eli’s postgame wrap. Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Postgame comments from Michael Lahoud and Andrew Wenger. More.

Union match reports

US Open Cup Final: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Sporting Kansas City  (6-7 penalties)

The Union fell short, losing on penalty kicks.

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KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Jim Curtin on the US Open Cup final

Union head coach Jim Curtin joins Greg and Eli to talk about tonight’s US Open Cup final.

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Match previews

USOC final preview: Philadelphia Union vs Sporting Kansas City

Philly needs the US Open Cup to push them to the next phase of a long rebuilding process. Kansas City needs it to jumpstart them out of another late season lull. PPL Park was electric in the 2014 final, and it will be again tonight.

Analysis

Who is Octavio Zambrano? — UPDATED

Zambrano will reportedly be named the club’s new sporting director. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores his background, from his successful MLS tenure to the potentially disturbing similarities he may have to Peter Nowak. UPDATE: This post has been updated with quite a few new details and quotes from Zambrano.