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KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: The end of the Hackworth era

Greg and Eli are joined by PSP’s Adam Cann to discuss the end of the Hackworth era, the changes interim head coach Jim Curtin might bring about, and whether there is enough time to save the 2014 season.

Featured

Union fire assistant coach and technical director Rob Vartughian

The Union have dismissed the last coach remaining from the team’s inaugural 2010 season. (Vartughian, pictured at left)

Guest Column

The Hackworth firing and the 2014 Union

The axe has fallen. Now what? Some thoughts on where the Union can go from here, both in the managerial search and on the field.

Fans' View

Fan’s View: I’m taking a break

Apathy has kicked in for one PSP fan writer, and it’s time to answer its call.

World Cup: Second Teams

Second Teams: Australia

PSP’s series on second World Cup teams you should support continues with Australia, who Chris Luczowiak says is the cool little brother you just might have had.

Daily news roundups

Sak on Hack firing and Curtin as interim, MLS, USA, and World Cup news, more

Sakiewicz on why Hackworth was fired and what Curtin brings. Casey, Nogueira, and Okugo are top performers. US and World Cup news. More.

Analysis

PSP roundtable: Hackworth fired

PSP brings together a roundtable chat to talk about Philadelphia Union’s decision to fire manager John Hackworth.

Breaking News

Hackworth fired, Curtin named as interim head coach

Jim Curtin named as interim head coach after John Hackworth is “relieved of his duties as team manager.”

Commentary

Observations from a wild night at PPL Park

Were you at Saturday’s wild Union game? PSP’s Dan Walsh was in the stands at PPL Park, and he has some observations to share. (Hint: This is not analysis. Well, most of it isn’t.)

World Cup: Second Teams

Second Teams: Nigeria

After winning the African Cup of Nations in 2013, Nigeria comes into the World Cup boasting a stout, organized defense mixed with plenty attacking flair. Guest contributor Amobi Okugo makes the case that Nigeria has the best chance for success in Brazil of any African team.