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Valdes rumors — again, Union moneyball, more news

New Valdes rumors signal official start of silly season. Are the Union using moneyball as a model? Blake could be away with Jamaica for as long as two months in 2015. More.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 4: The first account of soccer-style football after codification?

Our series continues with a look at football in Philadelphia after the 1863 code, including what may be the first newspaper accounts of a soccer-style game in the city.

Daily news roundups

Amobi says, Academy braces power wins, Conference Final first legs, more

Okugo discusses his future. Union Academy U-16s and U-18s win on pair of braces. New England, LA win Conference Final first legs. More news.

Philadelphia Soccer History

The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 3: 19th century football before codification

Our series on the origins of soccer in Philadelphia continues with a look at 19th century football before the 1863 Laws of the Game.

Daily news roundups

Union bits, conference finals kick off on Sunday, FIFA orders report review

Union bits. Conference finals to begin. Local players gain national recognition. Why the future of MLS stadiums is downtown. FIFA Audit and Compliance Committee head to review corruption report. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Nov. 21-28

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

Daily news roundups

Curtin says Union targets could come on loan, pass on Dispersal Draft, Expansion Draft rules released, more

Jim Curtin says team has “a clear agenda” of offseason targets. Union passes on Dispersal Draft. Expansion Draft rules released. More.

MLS

MLS Playoff Final Four shows the best of the league

Earl Reed explains there are plenty of compelling storylines ahead of the start of the MLS conference finals.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 2: Colonial football

Our series continues with a look at football in colonial and post revolutionary Philadelphia.

Daily news roundups

Dispersal, Curtin says Edu “willing to play center back,” Blake wins Golden Glove, US embarrassed, more

Dispersal Draft today. Union to host combine. Curtin says Edu willing to play D. Blake wins Golden Glove as Jamaica wins Caribbean Cup. US embarrassed in Ireland. Further FIFA fun.