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Preview: Republic of Ireland v USMNT

by Jeremy Lane × on November 17, 2014 at 11:15 am × 0 comments

The U.S. needs a win, and Republic of Ireland is without its biggest star. Still, the U.S. team has developed a habit of giving up late goals. What’s it gonna be?

Daily news roundups

Reaction to Meulensteen/Sugarman presser, reaction to US loss to COL, more FIFA investigation fallout

by Ed Farnsworth × on November 17, 2014 at 11:04 am × 2 comments

Reaction to Friday’s big Union presser. Reaction to USMNT loss to Colombia. More fallout from release of summary report of investigation into FIFA corruption.

Recap: USMNT 1–2 Colombia

by Jeremy Lane × on November 14, 2014 at 6:43 pm × 5 comments

In an entertaining and open match, the U.S. fell to Colombia, 2–1, in London. While Colombia dominated for long stretches, the U.S. could have pulled the upset with better finishing from its young forwards.

Commentary / Featured

Jay Sugarman finally steps up

by Dan Walsh × on November 14, 2014 at 3:40 pm × 11 comments

Philadelphia Union principal owner Jay Sugarman. In a news conference. About the Union. Wait, what? Yeah. Really. PSP reacts with hearts aflutter.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jay Sugarman and Rene Meulensteen press conference

by Ed Farnsworth × on November 14, 2014 at 3:32 pm × 6 comments

Video and transcript of the press conference announcing Rene Meulensteen’s hiring as a consultant as the Union looks for a sporting director with extensive comments from team owner Jay Sugarman, as well as Nick Sakiewicz, Jim Curtin, and Tommy Wilson.