Footy on the Telly, August 14-August 20
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Commentary
What a long, strange trip it’s been: Union return to U.S. Open Cup Final
Two Union red cards, two sets of penalties, a false 9, a 4 pm weekday game, and a Fabinho game-winning goal. Kevin Kinkead on what a long, strange trip Philadelphia has taken to this year’s US Open Cup final.
Daily news roundups
“Couldn’t be prouder”: Recaps and reaction to Union’s USOC semifinal win, Drogba, more news
Recaps from Union’s semifinal win. Montreal says Drogba will debut against the Union on Aug. 22. More news.
Postgame
US Open Cup semifinal postgame: Union 1-0 Fire
Postgame video wrap with Mike and Kevin. Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Locker room interviews with Sebastien Le Toux, Richie Marquez, and Michael Lahoud.
Union match reports / US Open Cup
Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Chicago Fire
Philadelphia Union were stout in defense and rode a second half strike from Sebastien Le Toux to the 2015 US Open Cup final.
KYW Philly Soccer Show
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Tranquillo Barnetta
Tranquillo Barnetta joins Greg and Eli to talk about signing with the Union. Then Greg and Eli talk about the US Open Cup semifinal against Chicago.
Fans' View
Fans’ View: One little thread
One Union fan recalls the atmosphere of last year’s U.S. Open Cup final as he charges Union fans to recreate it tonight at PPL Park.
Daily news roundups
US Open Cup semi tonight, Green Cards, more news
Union host Fire tonight in US Open Cup as both teams look to salvage poor seasons. Injury update. Union working to secure Green Cards for Fabinho and Nogueira. More news.
Press Conference
Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s pre-US Open Cup semifinal press conference
Jim Curtin talks about the team’s injury status heading into Wednesday’s US Open Cup semifinal against Chicago, the efforts underway to get Green Cards for Fabinho and Nogueira, what advancing to the Open Cup final would mean, and much more.
A View from Afar / Commentary
5 Union thoughts
On the Vitoria-Marquez pairing, a finally healthy Mike Lahoud, Cristian Maidana on a wing and failing to touch a sitter, and more about the Union’s final third of the season.
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