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Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-1 New York City FC

Vincent Nogueira’s stoppage time goal gave the Union their first win of the 2015 season.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Like father, like son

At 94 years old, Ray Lynch may be the oldest surviving Lighthouse Boys Club player. But his story isn’t just that of a Scotch-Irish immigrant playing the game of his father, it’s also part of the story of the movement of soccer in the US from its urban origins to the suburbs.

Daily news roundups

NYCFC previews, McCarthy on playing for Philly fans, Mbolhi signing the worst, more

Previews for Saturday’s home game against NYCFC. McCarthy says its a great feeling knowing fans have the team’s back. Everyone says Mbolhi signing among the worst ever. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, April 10-16

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

Week in Tweets

The Week in Tweets

Reaction to the loss in Kansas City, Mbolhi benching, and Fernando Aristeguieta is a tough dude. It’s The Week in Tweets.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs NYC

On Saturday, two teams struggling to put it all together will try to prove they are heading in the right direction.

Opinion

Where’s the heart?

A few key losses in the off-season have resulted in some missing grit in the Union’s lineup.

Featured

John McCarthy: He’s one of us

Sean Doyle on new Union starting goalkeeper John McCarthy.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: A young gooner takes a road trip

Staci Klemmer’s son is an Arsenal fan. Last Saturday, she took him to watch his first game at an Arsenal supporters’ bar.

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Daily news roundups

Notes from Curtin’s presser, USOC dates for Reading and Harrisburg, more

Curtin on Mbolhi benching, McCarthy starting, injury update, and more. Draws for opening USOC rounds announced. Keller, Schmid, and Meyernick in National Soccer Hall of Fame. More.