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Press Conference / Signing News

Tranquillo Barnetta presser: Availability and expectations

New midfield signing Tranquillo Barnetta, head coach Jim Curtin and technical director Chris Albright spoke to the media Friday. Barnetta is unlikely to start but will be available tomorrow when the Red Bulls come to PPL Park.

Daily news roundups

A must win vs. NYRB, Barnetta unveiled today, more news

Union host Red Bulls in a must win game on Saturday. Tranquillo Barnetta to be unveiled today, says his contract is through end of 2016. More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, July 31-Aug. 6

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

Match previews

Preview: Union vs New York Red Bulls

The Union will need Zach Pfeffer to become more central to the offense if they want to challenge New York this weekend.

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Daily news roundups

Barnetta! Nogs out at least 3-4 weeks, McCarthy named USOC Player of the Round, more

Union land Tranquillo Barnetta. Nogueira out at least 3-4 weeks. John McCarthy named US Open Cup Player of the Round. All-Stars win. More news.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

Transcript and video of Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Topics include Vincent Nogueira’s injury, what he expects from Red Bulls on Saturday, extending Brian Sylvestre’s loan to the team, and much more.

Transfers

Official: Union sign Tranquillo Barnetta

Swiss international arrives on a free transfer in a deal involving Targeted Allocation Money.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Club vs. Country

Club before country? For Staci Klemmer, the answer is yes.

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Daily news roundups

Union bits, All-Stars face Spurs tonight, Platini announces he’ll run to replace Blatter, more

Union bits and bobs. Barnetta still training with Union. MLS All-Stars face Spurs tonight. Platini running to replace Blatter. More.

A View from Afar / Commentary

The good old days that never were

The trade of Sheanon Williams closes the door on an era that could have been but never was. With the young core of Philadelphia Union’s early years gone, what is the team’s identity? What can it be? PSP’s Dan Walsh explores.