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San Jose on Sunday, more Union news, Harrisburg continues playoff hunt, new ASL begins play, more news

Curtin says San Jose is very dangerous but, playing at PPL Park, “it’s about us.” More Union news. City Islanders continue playoff hunt. New ASL begins play this weekend. More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Aug. 22-Aug. 28

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

Match previews

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs San Jose Earthquakes

The Quakes relied on youngsters in Seattle and earned a point. They will do the same against Philly. Can the Union midfield break down a team so adept at sitting deep?

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Can it all come together?

As the Union enter the home stretch, Scott Ellis has some thoughts and predictions on the Union lineup, the US Open Cup final at PPL Park, and the team’s playoff chances.

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Daily news roundups

Notes from Curtin’s weekly presser, new Bimbo deal, 8000 USOC final tickets sold so far, more

Notes from Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Union ink new 5-year deal with Bimbo. 8000 US Open Cup tickets sold so far. Union STHs have until Sunday to buy USOC tickets for their regular seats. More news.

Press Conference

Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Curtin discusses Rais Mbolhi and his expected absences for national team call-ups, why he started Andre Blake, his hope to get Vincent Nogueira and Cristian Maidana on the field together again, and much more.

Analysis

Generational change needed for MLS ratings to improve

Earl Reed opines that MLS needs to organize to shift the consuming habits of the next generation of sports fan.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Pedro Ribeiro

Pedro Ribeiro, who got his first start for the Union against Houston, is the guest.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Maurice Edu

He’s a social media star and and an absolute beast of an athlete whose marathon march over the past two weeks deserves recognition. Maurice Edu is PSP’s Player of the Week.

Philadelphians Abroad

Locals away: Pfeffer appears for City Islanders

Your weekly roundup of how local players are faring in the pros.