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Philadelphia Soccer History

Third Lanark/All-Scots in Philly, 1921

In 1921, the first-ever US tour by a professional international side included games in Bethlehem and Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Union II

Inaugural Bethlehem Steel schedule announced

Bethlehem faces Harrisburg City Islanders, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, New York Red Bulls II, and FC Montreal three times, other Eastern Conference opponents twice.

Daily news roundups

“A good first day”: Notes from opening of Union’s preseason, BSFC schedule to be released today, more

Union preseason underway. Inaugural Bethlehem Steel schedule due out today. Crew signs Casey. Zac Colorado’s No. 1. More news.

Interview

Q&A: Tranquillo Barnetta

Kevin Kinkead and Matthew De George talked to Tranquillo Barnetta at the opening of the Union’s preseason training camp.

Analysis / Preseason

PSP talks tactics with Jim Curtin: A cohesive plan starting from the back

PSP spoke with Jim Curtin about the Union’s tactics. This piece is the first of a series that will build on Curtin’s comments to examine how the Union can find more consistency and success in 2016.

SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame

SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame nominations now being accepted

Nominations for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame are now being accepted.

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Daily news roundups

Union preseason training opens today, signing news, more

Union preseason camp opens today. Union re-sign Fabinho and Creavalle. Looks like Drogba is back for 2016. Carli Lloyd named CONCACAF Female Player of the Year, scores hat trick in USWNT win. More.

Signing News

Union re-sign Creavalle

The fullback/defensive midfielder is back for 2016.

Signings

Union re-sign Fabinho

Union make official the re-signing of left back Fabinho.

Daily news roundups

Union players report today, preseason dates, USWNT kicks off 2016 campaign on Saturday, more news

Union players begin reporting for start of preseason today. Key preseason dates. World champion USWNT faces Ireland on Saturday. More news.