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John McCarthy: He’s one of us

Sean Doyle on new Union starting goalkeeper John McCarthy.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: A young gooner takes a road trip

Staci Klemmer’s son is an Arsenal fan. Last Saturday, she took him to watch his first game at an Arsenal supporters’ bar.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Notes from Curtin’s presser, USOC dates for Reading and Harrisburg, more

Curtin on Mbolhi benching, McCarthy starting, injury update, and more. Draws for opening USOC rounds announced. Keller, Schmid, and Meyernick in National Soccer Hall of Fame. More.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly Union press conference

Transcript and video of Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. The big topic? The Mbolhi benching.

Statistics

Defensive Statistics: Union 2-3 KC

Set piece defending and goalkeeping have been glaring weaknesses for the Union in 2015.

Youth Soccer

Continental FC’s Ethan Manzella at the FCBEscola International Tournament

Young Ethan Manzella, who plays for Continental FC, was recently selected to represent the US at the FCBEscola International Tournament in Barcelona. His father Jeff reports on the tournament.

Daily news roundups

Mbolhi benched, trialist with the Union, SoB Movie tickets now available, more

Curtin tells CBS Philly Mbolhi has been benched. Trialist with the Union. Tickets for Philly premiere of Sons of Ben movie now available. McInerney scores as Impact advance to CONCACAF CL final. More.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: John McCarthy

Following the news that Rais Mbolhi has been benched, Greg and Kevin talk to Union goalkeeper John McCarthy.

Player ratings

Analysis and player ratings: Sporting KC 3-2 Union

An ugly yet organized 90 minute performance was almost enough for the Union to earn their first win of the season. Then it all fell apart in stoppage time.

Commentary

What we learned from a Kansas City collapse

Peter Andrews on why he won’t jump on the Mbolhi-bashing train, Jim Curtin’s bizarre substitution patterns, and the benefits of a few position changes.