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Daily news roundups

Bournemouth, Sak says Union USL team in Bethlehem possible, Mbolhi update, more

Union lose to Bournemouth. Sakiewicz on why the Union will launch a USL team, says Bethlehem a possible home. HCI announcement today in Lancaster. Altidore dropped. More.

Summer Friendly

Philadelphia Union 1-4 AFC Bournemouth

Newly promoted Premier League side AFC Bournemouth dominated the Union tin a 4-1 win at PPL Park.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

Wenger, Curtin, and the virtue of patience

Jim Curtin and Andrew Wenger could be demonstrating how the unique patience allowed in the absence of promotion and relegation may be one of Major League Soccer’s greatest virtues. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

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Daily news roundups

Bournemouth friendly, trialists and transfers, US draw, more news

Union’s annual summer friendly tonight. Curtin on trialists and transfer targets. US draws with Panama to finish Gold Cup group play. More.

Gold Cup / USMNT

Gold Cup recap: USA 1-1 Panama

The US had to settle for a draw in their final Gold Cup group match, coming from behind to salvage a point against a desperate Panama side.

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Player ratings

Player ratings and analysis: Union 3-0 Portland Timbers

A collection of stellar performances were rightly overshadowed by Andrew Wenger’s first goal of the season as the Union made their dominance count against a flaccid opponent.

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Photo essays

In pictures: Union 3-0 Portland Timbers

PSP photographer Earl Gardner shares his look at Saturday’s win over Portland.

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Daily news roundups

“Complete performance”: Union tops Timbers, league results, US faces Panama, more

Recaps and reaction to Union win over Portland. HCI blanks NYRB II. League results. US faces Panama. More news.

Postgame

Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 3-0 Timbers

Postgame wrap with Mike and Kevin. Video of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and postgame comments from Andrew Wenger, Ray Gaddis, Vincent Nogueira, and Cristian Maidana.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Portland Timbers

Andrew Wenger’s first goal of the season, followed by a brace from Vincent Noguiera — and with Cristian Maidana assisting each goal — saw the Union dispatch Portland in an explosive 13 minute display in Saturday’s win.