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Analysis and player ratings: Union 2-1 NYCFC

by Peter Andrews × on April 13, 2015 at 11:20 am × 91 comments

Vincent Nogueira powered the midfield before scoring the stoppage time gamewinner.

Photo essays

In pictures: Union 2-1 NYCFC

by Earl Gardner × on April 13, 2015 at 11:00 am × 13 comments

Earl Gardner shares his look at Saturday’s big win.

Daily news roundups

“Pretty fitting”: recaps and reaction from Union’s big win, league wrap, US roster, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 13, 2015 at 10:47 am × 12 comments

Reaction to the Union’s victory. League standings. Klinsmann names US roster for Wednesday’s friendly against Mexico. More.

Postgame

Postgame video: Union 2-1 NYCFC

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 12, 2015 at 11:16 am × 13 comments

Video of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference, locker room interviews with Zach Pfeffer, Maurice Edu, Vincent Nogueira, and John McCarthy, and postgame wrap with Mike Servedio and Kevin Kinkead.

Union match reports

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

by Mike Servedio × on April 11, 2015 at 8:56 pm × 80 comments

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

Philadelphia Soccer History

Like father, like son

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 10, 2015 at 11:46 am × 8 comments

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

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 10, 2015 at 10:13 am × 55 comments

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.