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In pictures: USOC Final from the River End

by Earl Gardner × on October 4, 2015 at 2:27 pm × 2 comments

PSP Photographer Earl Gardner’s look from the River End of the US Open Cup final loss.

Match report: Toronto FC 3-1 Philadelphia Union

by Mike Servedio × on October 3, 2015 at 7:53 pm × 40 comments

Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore led Toronto FC to a 3-1 victory over a listless Union side.

Fans' View

Fans’ view: A surprise meeting with Jay Sugarman

by Staci Klemmer × on October 2, 2015 at 7:49 pm × 35 comments

Fans’ View contributor Staci Klemmer was part of a small group of Union fans invited to meet with Union owner Jay Sugarman on Friday. She shares her impressions from the meeting.

Press Conference

Sugarman: Curtin likely to return, Sakiewicz ownership stake limited

by Dan Walsh × on October 2, 2015 at 3:42 pm × 33 comments

Union principal owner answered a range of questions during a 40-minute chat with reporters Friday. Here are the highlights.

Commentary

Assessing Nick Sakiewicz and what comes next

by Dan Walsh × on October 2, 2015 at 11:52 am × 58 comments

PSP’s Dan Walsh assesses the firing of Philadelphia Union chief executive Nick Sakiewicz and looks at what initial steps the Union should take next to right their course.

Photo essays

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

by Paul Rudderow × on October 2, 2015 at 10:00 am × 0 comments

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

by Ed Farnsworth × on October 2, 2015 at 8:53 am × 18 comments

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

by Dan Walsh × on October 2, 2015 at 3:15 am × 84 comments

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.