Postgame quotes: Impact 0-1 Union
Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, Andre Blake — who Curtin says will get the start against New England on Saturday — and Michael Lahoud.
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Union match reports
Recap: Montreal Impact 0–1 Philadelphia Union
Sebastien Le Toux scored his fourth goal in five league games to give the Union their second road win of the season and spoil the MLS debut of Didier Drogba.
Match previews
Preview: Union at Montreal Impact
The Union won’t have Maurice Edu, but Vincent Nogueira will be available on Saturday. Figuring out how to fit Nogueira, Barnetta, and Maidana together is key for Jim Curtin in the buildup to the USOC final in September.
All Three Points / Podcasts
All Three Points podcast: Finances, job security, planning for the future
On the latest of the A3P pod, Chris and Jeremy discuss recent news of the Union’s profitability and whether or not winning the Open Cup is requirement for Jim Curtin to keep his job.
Daily news roundups
USOC final tickets on sale, notes from Curtin’s presser ahead of Montreal, more news
Tickets for US Open Cup final now on general sale. Notes from Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference, including facing Drogba, injury report, and Fabinho getting a green card. More news.
Soccer on TV
Footy on the Telly, August 21-27
Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.
Press Conference
Transcript: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference
Curtin discusses facing Montreal and Didier Drogba, gives an injury update, confirms Rais Mbolhi is on trial with Bolton Wanderers, says Andre Blake may get a start, talks about the importance of the new Union-owned USL team, and says Fabinho now has a Green Card.
Commentary
USL-Bethlehem: The Union’s best move in years
The Union’s decision to launch a USL club in Bethlehem may be the club’s best move in years. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks it down, from the player development and logistics to economics and politics — and the view that Bethlehem is just a cool town.
Commentary / Philadelphia Union II
Why soccer in Bethlehem? A native’s view
A Lehigh Valley native explains why the region is ripe for minor league soccer.
Fans' View
Fan’s View: They’re so Union
Last year, it was “WSSM.” This year, it’s “that’s so Union.” One Union fan lays out the players who best represent the “so Union” remark, for better and most certainly for worse.
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