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McCarthy saves the day, US finish top of group, latest FIFA news, more

A McCarthy hat trick of PK saves sees the Union advance in USOC play. US finishes top of Group D after win over Nigeria at Women’s World Cup. Swiss investigating 53 possible acts of money laundering connected to 2018/2022 World Cup bids. More.

US Open Cup

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 0-0 (3-1) Rochester Rhinos

After a ponderously slow 120 minutes of scoreless soccer, John McCarthy proved the savior with a hat trick of saves in Philadelphia Union’s shootout victory over Rochester Rhinos.

USWNT / Women's World Cup

Women’s World Cup: USA 1-0 Nigeria

Abby Wambach scored the only goal of the match as the Americans advanced to the Round of 16 by winning Group D.

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Commentary

A game of cups

As the “reigning finalists” prepare to enter U.S. Open Cup action tonight, Peter Andrews ponders how the Union should approach the competition.

Daily news roundups

US faces Nigeria, Union host Rhinos in USOC, Palacios trialing, latest FIFA news, more

US look to finish top of group tonight. Union host Rochester in USOC. Wilson Palacios trialing with Union. Blazer plea unsealed. More.

Press Conference

Transcript: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

Curtin on Tuesday’s US open Cup game and the challenges posed by Rochester, Wilson Palacios, who’s been trialing with the team, gives an injury update, and more.

Analysis

US Women control own destiny after standoff with Sweden

New PSP contributor Jami Dansingberg analyzes the USWNT’s scoreless draw against Sweden and looks ahead to Tuesday’s final group game against Nigeria.

Daily news roundups

Union bits, results wrap, US draws with Sweden at WWC, Steffen big as US falls to Serbia at U-20 WC, latest FIFA news

Union news. HCI, Reading, and Ocean City results. MLS results and standings. US attack absent in scoreless draw with Sweden at Women’s World Cup. US lose to Serbia in U-20 World Cup. Latest FIFA news.

USWNT / Women's World Cup

Women’s World Cup: USWNT 0-0 Sweden

Chances were at a premium as the US and Sweden played to a scoreless draw in Winnipeg in the Women’s World Cup.

Daily news roundups

US faces Sweden in WWC tonight, Union bits, FIFA news, more

US plays second group game at Women’s World Cup against team led by former USWNT head coach. Union bits. Lots of FIFA corruption updates. More.