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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.

Photo essays

In Pictures: Union 1-3 Red Bulls

PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz’s look at Saturday’s loss to New York Red Bulls.

Daily news roundups

“A hard one”: Recaps and reaction to Union’s loss to NYRB, league results, more news

Union now in last place. Harrisburg falls to Richmond on the road. League results. More news.

Postgame

Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 1-3 Red Bulls

Mike and Eli’s postgame wrap. Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Interviews with Fernando Aristegueita and Andre Blake. Quote sheet.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-3 New York Red Bulls

Philadelphia Union fell behind, equalized, but ultimately fell short as the Red Bulls triumphed 3-1 at PPL Park.

Press Conference / Signing News

Tranquillo Barnetta presser: Availability and expectations

New midfield signing Tranquillo Barnetta, head coach Jim Curtin and technical director Chris Albright spoke to the media Friday. Barnetta is unlikely to start but will be available tomorrow when the Red Bulls come to PPL Park.

Daily news roundups

A must win vs. NYRB, Barnetta unveiled today, more news

Union host Red Bulls in a must win game on Saturday. Tranquillo Barnetta to be unveiled today, says his contract is through end of 2016. More news.