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Meulensteen taking his time, Mbolhi believes, Nogueira deserves, Vartughian lands, Adu clarifies, more

Union news, local news, league news, and more.

Commentary

Everybody should just relax and enjoy the holidays

Where are all the Union signings? Kevin Kinkead says they’re coming. Until then, relax.

Season Reviews

Season review: The defense

New contributor Davis Russell considers what worked defensively, and what did not, for the Union in 2014.

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Daily news roundups

Curtin on Sapong, Mbolhi on his happiness in Philly, latest MLS signings, more

Curtin on Sapong, says “playoffs” is the mantra. Mbolhi opens up. MLS news. USWNT draws in Brazil. Union Academy players scores in US U-18s loss to Germany. More.

Featured / Season Reviews

Season Review: Antoine Hoppenot’s ups and downs in 2014

Unable to find the back of the net, or even many minutes with the Union, Antoine Hoppenot took his loan opportunity with Harrisburg City Islanders to become a better, more confident player. His next step is to again prove himself in MLS in 2015.

Philadelphia Soccer History

The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 9: Manz wins the 1897 American Cup

After the quick demise of the Philadelphia Phillies pro soccer team in 1894, Philadelphia’s other pro team would return to the amateur ranks before going on to win Philadelphia’s first national soccer championship in 1897.

Breaking News

Union to host Colorado Rapids in 2015 season opener

Union open 2015 season at PPL Park against Colorado on March 7, followed by road game against Real Salt Lake on March 14.

Daily news roundups

Union passes on Re-entry draft, Preseason in Clearwater announced, Garcia report to be released, more

The Union passed on making a selection in Thursday’s Re-entry Draft. Preseason Union schedule in Clearwater released. FIFA votes to release Garcia investigation report. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Dec. 19-25

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

Season Reviews

Season review: The resurgence of Sébastien Le Toux

Sébastien Le Toux became a star in Philly. Then he went away and his star faded. Then he came back, but his star was just flickering. In 2014, it burst back into life.