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Philadelphia Soccer History

It’s time to remember the Ukrainian Nationals

Steve Holroyd on the remarkable record of the Ukrainian Nationals, which included four US Open Cup titles between 1960 and 1966.

NCAA Division III

Division III men’s soccer: Messiah avenge foes, Franklin & Marshall off to fast start, and more

Phil Naegely rounds up the last two weeks of local Division III men’s soccer action.

Daily news roundups

“We have to win”: Notes from Curtin’s presser, Meulensteen on Union job, NYRB previews, Hburg begins playoffs

Curtin on Union’s huge week and head coach search. Meulensteen says job not yet his, but “I will not deny that something is up.” Previews of Saturday’s game. Harrisburg begins playoff run. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly: Sept. 12-18

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

Press Conference

Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Topics include the challenges of balancing lineup decisions given a week of vitally important games, how the news of the team’s search for a head coach affects him, and much more.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs New York Red Bulls

Coming off a midweek game, New York will play not to lose. Can the Union find a way through?

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MLS

Burgeoning MLS, social stances, and the labor situation

Earl Reed looks at how MLS can rise above the problems other major US sport leagues are facing.

All Three Points

All Three Points podcast: The rule of threes

It’s an historic day, dear listeners, for it is the first time the A3P podcast has been recorded following three consecutive wins! Somebody make a plaque.

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Fans' View

Fans’ View: Gold Stars and Silver Cups

Seth Finck is so excited by how the Union are doing he’s made a list of some of his favorite things the team has done on and off the field.

Daily news roundups

Sak says no manager decision, Curtin’s mentor, new deal for Gaddis, NYRB win sends Union to 6th

Sakiewicz says Union head coach search to resume after US Open final. Jim Curtin’s mentor. Gaddis has a new contract. Red Bulls win drops Union to sixth. More.