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Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-0 Houston Dynamo

Tranquillo Barnetta and C.J. Sapong were both on target as the Union easily defeated Sheanon Williams and a lackluster Dynamo side.

Daily news roundups

Houston calling, RIver Cup, FIFPro challenging FIFA transfer system, FIFA general secretary suspended

Houston on Sunday. River Cup on Saturday. FIFPro challenging global transfer system. FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke after World Cup ticket resell allegations. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Sept. 18-24

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

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Houston Dynamo

In the kind of game they need to learn how to win if they want to turn into a consistent playoff contender, the Union has a real chance to steal points at home against a Houston side struggling with injuries and suspensions.

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Fans' View

Fans’ View: U-turning toward ambition?

One Philadelphia Union fan finds reason to be optimistic about the club. He believes that they are in fact ambitious enough. Here’s why.

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Daily news roundups

Edu back in training and other presser notes, Bedoya, SoB elections on hold, more news

Notes from Curtin’s press conference. SI reports Union still in running to land Alejandro Bedoya. SoB election on hold due to lack of candidates. Looks like US won’t host Copa Centenario. More.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

Curtin talks about Maurice Edu’s return to full training and the plan to get him minutes before the Open Cup final, balancing preparations for the final with league games, drones, and more.

Daily news roundups

Union bits, trademarks, Temple No. 23, CONCACAF CL changes, Hall of Fame news, more

Newsy news bits.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

The right way to play the game

Columbus Crew demonstrates what it is to have an attractive, definable style of play. Can Philadelphia Union find a positive, effective style of their own? PSP’s Dan Walsh takes a look.

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Daily news roundups

Union bits, USL prez hopes for D2 status in 2017, more FIFA corruption charges coming

Union news bits. USL president says Division II application will be submitted by year’s end, hopes for new status for 2017. Loretta Lynch says more FIFA corruption charges coming. More news.