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Bethlehem Steel signs Union Academy midfielder Derrick Jones

Bethlehem Steel has announced its first-ever signing.

Daily news roundups

Zach’s staying, transfer rumor, league news, new FIFA arrests, more news

News, and lots of it.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Jack McInerney on MLS Cup final, Kevin Kinkead on Union roster moves

Former Union man Jack McInerney discusses Sunday’s MLS Cup final. Then Kevin Kinkead joins Greg and Eli to talk about his report, and others, on Union postseason roster moves.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

The Fury simmers: History of Philadelphia Fury, Part Two

Steve Holroyd’s look at the history of the Philadelphia Fury continues.

Daily news roundups

Summing up reports on Pontius deal and other Union roster moves, Garber on increasing TAM, more news

Breaking down Union roster moves after reports at CBS Philly, Goal.com, and Washington Post. Garber says increase in Targeted Allocation Money could come before next season. More news.

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A View from Afar

The American sports management model finally takes hold in MLS

The strong GM model is finally taking hold in MLS, with hires in Philadelphia, Chicago and elsewhere pointing the way ahead for MLS. At least one result is Chicago’s very smart hiring of former Union man Veljko Paunovic as head coach. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

Daily news roundups

PPL Park now Talen Energy Stadium, Academy’s Dos Santos and McGann get US U-17 callup, more

PPL Park is now officially Talen Energy Stadium. Union Academy goalkeeper and defender called up by US U-17 team. More news.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Enter the Fury: History of the Philadelphia Fury, Part One

Part one of Steve Holroyd’s look a the history of the Philadelphia Fury.

Daily news roundups

Do the Union have Rosenberry’s rights? Lloyd FIFA Women’s Player of the Year finalist, Crew-Timbers MLS Cup final, more

Union bits. Carli Lloyd a finalist for FIFA’s World Player of the Year for Women. Columbus and Portland advance to MLS Cup final. More news.

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Post Turkey Day news bits

Newsy news bits for your post Thanksgiving edification. They go great with gravy.