Player ratings and analysis: Montreal Impact 0-1 Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union conceded possession but not goals, and in doing so they broke a five match winless streak.
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Mbolhi signs with Antalyaspor, recaps and reaction to Union win in Montreal, more
Union sources confirm Mbolhi’s departure. Reaction to win in Montreal. League results. Newly appointed head of FIFA reform committee says soccer in the US is “just an ethnic sport for girls in schools.” More.
Breaking News
Mbolhi signs with Turkish side Antalyaspor
Following announcements from Turkey, Union sources confirm Rais Mbolhi has signed with Antalyaspor. UPDATE: Union, MLS announce mutual termination of contract with Mbolhi.
Postgame
Postgame quotes: Impact 0-1 Union
Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, Andre Blake — who Curtin says will get the start against New England on Saturday — and Michael Lahoud.
Union match reports
Recap: Montreal Impact 0–1 Philadelphia Union
Sebastien Le Toux scored his fourth goal in five league games to give the Union their second road win of the season and spoil the MLS debut of Didier Drogba.
Match previews
Preview: Union at Montreal Impact
The Union won’t have Maurice Edu, but Vincent Nogueira will be available on Saturday. Figuring out how to fit Nogueira, Barnetta, and Maidana together is key for Jim Curtin in the buildup to the USOC final in September.
All Three Points / Podcasts
All Three Points podcast: Finances, job security, planning for the future
On the latest of the A3P pod, Chris and Jeremy discuss recent news of the Union’s profitability and whether or not winning the Open Cup is requirement for Jim Curtin to keep his job.
Daily news roundups
USOC final tickets on sale, notes from Curtin’s presser ahead of Montreal, more news
Tickets for US Open Cup final now on general sale. Notes from Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference, including facing Drogba, injury report, and Fabinho getting a green card. More news.
Soccer on TV
Footy on the Telly, August 21-27
Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.
Press Conference
Transcript: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference
Curtin discusses facing Montreal and Didier Drogba, gives an injury update, confirms Rais Mbolhi is on trial with Bolton Wanderers, says Andre Blake may get a start, talks about the importance of the new Union-owned USL team, and says Fabinho now has a Green Card.
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