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The Week in Tweets

by Mike Servedio × on April 2, 2015 at 7:58 pm × 2 comments

Lots of fan reaction to the loss in Chicago, Zach Pfeffer gets a call up for the U-23s and more. It’s The Week in Tweets.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Sporting Kansas City

by Adam Cann × on April 2, 2015 at 11:18 am × 24 comments

Kansas City has looked good defensively, but as yet to put it all together going forward. The Union need to match their opponent’s level of defensive organization to compete on Sunday.

Daily news roundups

Notes from Curtin’s press conference, injury report, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 2, 2015 at 9:47 am × 22 comments

Notes from Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Injury update. FIFA rejects call from area senators to remove 2018 World Cup hosting rights from Russia. More news.

Press Conference

Transcript: Jim Curtin’s weekly Union press conference

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 1, 2015 at 6:31 pm × 25 comments

Transcript of Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference.

A View from Afar / Commentary

Perspective, critique, and change for the Union

by Dan Walsh × on April 1, 2015 at 12:17 pm × 44 comments

Yes, we need to maintain some perspective with some aspects of the Union right now. But other things need some serious critique, while others clearly need a change. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks them down.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Peter Vermes

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 1, 2015 at 11:31 am × 1 comment

Greg and Eli talk to Sporting KC head coach Peter Vermes. After that, Kevin Kinkead drops by to talk about the loss in Chicago before the guys answer questions from listeners.

Statistics

Defensive Statistics: Union 0-1 Fire

by Davis Russell × on April 1, 2015 at 11:15 am × 5 comments

Davis Russell looks at defensive stats from the Union’s loss in Chicago.

All Three Points

All Three Points podcast: Do we have to?

by Jeremy Lane × on April 1, 2015 at 10:45 am × 0 comments

They didn’t want to, but the All Three Points podcasting duo fought the good fight and recorded a podcast for you, the listener. While this is a dark time for Union fans, thinking about how dark things is are is good for you, right?

Daily news roundups

Fred suspended second game, Pfeffer appears in US U-23 loss, on the US draw, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 1, 2015 at 10:33 am × 17 comments

Fred suspended additional game for violent conduct. Pfeffer provides spark but US U-23s fall short in Denmark. Recaps and reaction to US draw against Switzerland. More.

USMNT

Recap: Switzerland 1–1 USMNT

by Jeremy Lane × on March 31, 2015 at 2:58 pm × 7 comments

Brek Shea scored with a fine free kick at the end of the first half to give a better performing USMNT the lead. But Jozy Altidore’s sending off invigorated the Swiss and the US again conceded a late equalizer.