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USWNT

Breaking down the US win over Colombia

Jami Dansingburg breaks down the US Round of 16 win over Colombia at the Women’s World Cup.

Daily news roundups

Union face Sounders, Fernando loan, no on Palacios, US Gold Cup roster released, more

Union host Seattle tonight. Curtin reveals Fernando Aristeguieta’s loan will soon expire, says team will pass on Wilson Palacios. Klinsmann announces Gold Cup roster. Wambachgate. More.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

Curtin talks about Wednesday’s game against Seattle, the possibility of moving Pfeffer centrally for Maidana out wide, and the team’s decision to pass on Wilson Palacios. Also, after the press conference, Curtin told reporters Fernando Aristegueita’s loan will soon expire.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Seattle Sounders

Can the Union return to collective effort when Seattle comes to town, or will they revert to the individual freelancing that doomed them in LA?

A View from Afar / Commentary

The Union are the worst team in MLS

Exactly halfway through the 2015 season, the Union are the league’s worst team, according to the standings. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes stock.

Daily news roundups

US advances to WWC quarters, Union bits, Academy playoffs begin, more news

US advances to Women’s World Cup quarterfinals. Union bits. Union U-16s and U-18s begin Development Academy playoff campaigns today. More news.

USWNT / Women's World Cup

Women’s World Cup recap: USWNT 2-0 Colombia

The US defeats Colombia to advance to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup, where they will face China on Friday.

Player ratings

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-5 Galaxy

In getting blown out 5-1, the central players who have been so critical to the Union of late left behind the style of play that has made them successful, and the team suffered for it.

Daily news roundups

“Outplayed”: Reaction to Union’s thumping in LA, US faces Colombia in WWC, Dempsey, more

Humiliation in LA. US prepares to face smack-talking Colombia tonight. Dempsey gets 3-game ban for “Referee Abuse.” more news.

Postgame

Postgame quotes: Galaxy 5-1 Union

Postgame quotes from Jim Curtin, Andrew Wenger, and Brian Carroll following Saturday’s hiding against LA.