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Union bits and more

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 12, 2015 at 10:01 am × 31 comments

No news is good news, right?

Player ratings and analysis: Union 0-3 Vancouver Whitecaps

by Adam Cann × on May 11, 2015 at 11:46 am × 97 comments

Philadelphia Union had a chance to take the lead in Vancouver, but it was Vancouver that converted their first real chance and went on to dominate the rest of the match.

Daily news roundups

Make it stop: Recaps and reaction to Vancouver loss, the GK situation, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 11, 2015 at 10:31 am × 61 comments

Seriously, please. Just make it stop.

Union match reports

Match Report: Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 Philadelphia Union

by Mike Servedio × on May 9, 2015 at 9:56 pm × 166 comments

A strong opening twenty minutes turned dark as Vancouver capitalized on Union mistakes to walk off with a 3-0 victory at BC Place. Philadelphia has now lost four consecutive matches.

Transfer News

Union acquire GK Brian Sylvestre on short term loan, Mbolhi not with team in Vancouver

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 8, 2015 at 11:40 am × 95 comments

UPDATE: Curtin says Mbolhi is “not going to play any more games with us.” Sakiewicz says Mbolhi “earmarked for summer transfer…due to potential injury, there is no reason for him to play.”

Daily news roundups

Who’s the ‘keeper? Vancouver previews, Ramos confirms it’s Pfeffer if no Zelalem, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 8, 2015 at 10:36 am × 32 comments

Who will be the goalkeeper against Vancouver? Williams on losing right back spot. Tab Ramos confirms Zach Pfeffer will be added to US U-20 World Cup roster is Gedion Zelalem isn’t approved by FIFA. More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, May 8-May 14

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 8, 2015 at 6:57 am × 1 comment

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Vancouver Whitecaps

by Adam Cann × on May 7, 2015 at 3:11 pm × 15 comments

The Union are in danger of floating away, but the mediocre Eastern Conference is granting them time. To get a result on Saturday in Vancouver they should have one primary goal: Prevent Pedro Morales from getting the ball in space to stifle the Whitecaps’ counterattack.