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Daily news roundups

It’s NYRB for Union in next round of USOC, it’s Japan for US in WWC final, new name for PPL Park, more

Union on the road to NYRB in next round of US Open Cup, date TBD. World Cup final rematch with Japan for US. PPL Park is getting a new name. More news.

Daily news roundups

US onto WWC final, Union fight back to top DC in USOC, Aristeguieta, new DP rule, more

US advances to Women’s World Cup final. Union advance in US Open with comeback win over DC. Fernando Aristeguieta says he’s staying with the Union. More.

Postgame

Postgame video: Union 2-1 DC United

Greg and Eli’s postgame wrap. Curtin’s presser. Williams and Pfeffer on the win. Aristegueita on his loan being extended to stay with the Union.

Union / Union match reports / US Open Cup

USOC match report: Philadelphia Union 2-1 DC United

Despite going a goal and a man down, the Union rallied to an impressive 2-1 victory over DC United, sending them into the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup.

USWNT / Women's World Cup

Women’s World Cup: USWNT 2-0 Germany

The US changed formations and defeated top ranked Germany 2-0 to advance to the Women’s World Cup Finals.

Movie Review

I watched United Passions so you don’t have to

What’s worse than watching the Union? Watching a movie about FIFA, sponsored by FIFA. Peter Andrews has a very thorough review.

Commentary

Ill-thought out

Some thoughts on the Soccer Morning interview with Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz.

Daily news roundups

US faces Germany in WWC semi, Union faces DC in USOC, that Sakiewicz interview, more

US faces Germany tonight in Women’s World Cup semis. Union faces DC in US Open Cup. That Sakiewicz interview. More news.

Transcript

Full transcript: Nick Sakiewicz’s interview on Soccer Morning

Sakiewic’s interview on Monday on Soccer Morning with both more nuanced, and covered more ground, than quotes that appeared on social media throughout the day might suggest.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

Jim Curtin talks about the goalkeeper choices before Tuesday’s US Open Cup game, the challenge DC presents, gives an injury update, and more.