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The Fury simmers: History of Philadelphia Fury, Part Two

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

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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.

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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.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Nov. 27-Dec. 3

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.

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Daily news roundups

Union bits, BSFC supporters group, Celtic-Dundee in Philly talk, Fire name Pauno head coach, more

Zeitlin talks to new SoB president Ami Rivera. Bethlehem Steel supporters group forming. Will Scottish Premier League game be played in Philly? Fire hire Paunovic as head coach. More news.

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A transfer target list for Philadelphia Union

PSP’s Dan Walsh plays the transfer target game by laying out several players the Union should consider acquiring. (One of the players pictured tops the list.)