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Crystal Palace friendly recaps & reaction, latest on Rais M’Bolhi to the Union reports, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 28, 2014 at 11:30 am × 18 comments

Recaps and reaction from Crystal Palace friendly. Reports say Algerian national team goalkeeper Rais M’Bolhi to Union. More news.

Postgame

Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 0-1 Crystal Palace

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 26, 2014 at 1:04 pm × 2 comments

Video and transcript of Jim Curtins’s postgame press conference and locker room interviews with Danny Cruz, Pedro Ribeiro, and Brian Browm. Also, postgame quote sheet.

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 0-1 Crystal Palace

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on July 25, 2014 at 10:30 pm × 23 comments

An Ethan White own goal was all that separated the Crystal Palace and the Union, though Andre Blake’s heroics kept the scoreline from being far more lopsided.

Daily news roundups

Crystal Palace friendly news, Lampard joins NYC FC, FIFA will not move 2018 WC from Russia, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 25, 2014 at 10:41 am × 20 comments

News ahead of tonight’s Union friendly against Crystal Palace. Lampard signs with NYC. Wenger on Zelalem. FIFA says 2018 WC staying in Russia. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly: July 25-July 31

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 25, 2014 at 7:12 am × 0 comments

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

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Crystal Palace

by Adam Cann × on July 24, 2014 at 1:28 pm × 3 comments

Adam Cann on what to expect when the Union host Crystal Palace in Friday’s friendly.

Breaking News

PPL Park to host CONCACAF qualification semis, final for 2015 Women’s World Cup

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 24, 2014 at 12:35 pm × 10 comments

PPL Park will be the site of the championship rounds of CONCACAF’s qualification tournament for the 2015 Women’s World Cup.

Daily news roundups

“It’s close”: Curtin on Valdes, PPL Park to host Women’s WC qualification final, Ribeiro scores 2, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 24, 2014 at 9:45 am × 19 comments

Jim Curtin provides an update on Carlos Valdes. PPL to host CONCACAF 2015 Women’s World Cup final in October. Pedro Ribeiro scores first professional goals. League & summer friendly results. More news.

Opinion

Midseason friendlies: The necessary evil

by Earl Reed × on July 23, 2014 at 11:19 am × 14 comments

It seems the only certainties in this world are death, taxes, and summer friendlies. Earl Reed looks at some of the pitfalls.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Danny Cruz

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 23, 2014 at 10:30 am × 7 comments

Danny Cruz talks to Greg and Eli about the the Union’s recent strong play. Then ,Kevin Kinkead stops by to talk about the latest chapter in the saga of Carlos Valdes.