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The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 5: Local college-based football after the 1863 Laws of the Game

Our series continues with a look at college football in Philadelphia after the 1863 Laws of the Game, and how rival rules of the game resulted in what would become American gridiron football supplanting soccer-style football in intercollegiate sport.

Daily news roundups

Union partners with Dogfish Head, Academy at Winter Showcase, Conference finals, USA-Germany friendly, FIFA news, more

Dogfish Head to open beer garden at PPL Park. Union academy at Winter Showcase. Conference Final second-leg games this weekend. FIFA judge backs release of full investigation report. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Nov. 28-Dec. 4

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

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Union front office hot stove talk

Kevin Kinkead joins Greg and Eli on the latest pod to discuss recent Union happenings, including club owner Jay Sugarman’s recent press conference appearance.

A View from Afar

What the latest Valdes transfer rumors reveal

Dan Walsh looks at the latest transfer rumors around Carlos Valdes and considers what they say about the Union roster under new manager Jim Curtin.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Thanksgiving soccer in Philly, 1914

Philadelphia’s tradition of Thanksgiving soccer continued with two big American Cup games and a game between two longstanding rivals.

Fans' View

Fans’ view: My favorite soccer weekend

Staci Klemmer’s favorite youth soccer tournament of the year is as much about what goes on off the field as what happens on the field.

Daily news roundups

First preseason game announced, on the Academy, Valdes, Sony to end FIFA sponsorship, more

Union announce preseason game in Jacksonville. On the Union Academy. Millonarios boss acknowledges interest in Valdes and others. More.

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Commentary

Talking about practice

What do a pair of practice pitches reveal about the Union’s increasing ambitions? Peter Andrews ponders.

High School Soccer

Class of 2015 PIAA District 12 college prospects

Not every quality high school player has the resources to play on a quality club team. Josh Trott has some players college recruiters might want to check out at the upcoming Southeast Pa. All-Star Classic for high school seniors at Eastern University.