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Match previews

Preview: Union at Orlando City SC

Two struggling defenses face off as the Union attempt to contain Kaka while Orlando tries to figure out why its midfield has turned into a sieve.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Who are we?

Who are Philadelphia Union striving to be? Scott Pugh wants to know, because he doesn’t see any coherent vision for the club he’s spending all this money on.

Daily news roundups

USOC final hosting scenarios, transfer window closes at 5pm ET, presser notes, leaked US crest, more

How the Union can host the USOC final. Transfer window about to close. Edu dealing with “a little bit of a groin issue.” New US soccer crest design leaked. More news.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

Curtin on possible changes in the back line, the team’s injury status, the challenges posed by Orlando, and the ongoing search for needed quality in the soon to close transfer window.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: John McCarthy

Union goalkeeper John McCarthy joins Greg and Eli. Then, Kevin Kinkead joins the guys as they breakdown the Union’s current string of three losses and discuss the team’s rapidly diminishing playoff hopes.

Guest Column

The Keystone Royals and the Wealdstone Raider

A group of fans flies Philadelphia Union colors in England, and Union fans fly that club’s colors here. How the Keystone Royals became the official North American supporters group of Wealdstone FC, a non League club in England.

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Daily news roundups

US Open Cup final host determined today, tick-tock on the transfer window, Lahoud and Marquez back to full training, more

Draw to determine host of USOC final today at noon. Little time remaining in transfer window. Michael Lahoud and Richie Marquez back to full training. More news.

A View from Afar / Commentary

Evaluation: Tranquillo, Sheanon, and no Corey Ashe

PSP evaluates Philadelphia Union’s signing of Tranquillo Barnetta, the Sheanon Williams trade that brought allocation money for it, and the question of whether the Union should have acquired Corey Ashe instead.

Daily news roundups

Host of USOC final to be determined on Wednesday, more Union bits, more news

Host of USOC final to be decided by coin flip on Wednesday. Union bits. Jack McInerney traded to Columbus. More news.

Player ratings / Union

Analysis and player ratings: Union 1-3 Red Bulls

New York targeted the left channel, and Shaun Wright-Phillips won his mano-y-mano matchup with Ray Gaddis in the second half. Philly heads to Orlando desperately in need of an identity and a win.