KYW Philly Soccer Show: Jim Curtin
Union interim head coach Jim Curtin joins Greg and Eli to talk about the Union’s success in the counterattack, the resurgent play of Andrew Wenger and Ethan White, and more.
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KYW Philly Soccer Show
Analysis
Three questions ahead of NYRB and the U.S. Open Cup final
The Union are entering the most important home stretch in team history, beginning with two Eastern Conference six-pointers and the US Open Cup final in the span of a week. Kevin Kinkead asks who should start, who should come off the bench, and who should be rested.
Daily news roundups
Player announcement, counterattacking, Meulensteen, Pfeffer scores again, Blake and Jamaica fall, much more
Player announcement today. On the Union counterattack. Muelensteen rumblings. Pfeffer scores in US U-20 draw with Argentina. Blake and Jamaica defeated by Canada. Much more.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Zac MacMath
He’s one heck of a second stringer. Despite knowing his days in Philly are numbered, Zac MacMath has been playing the best soccer of his career, making big saves and keeping clean sheets. That’s why he’s PSP’s Player of the Week.
Daily news roundups
Praise for Curtin, Unioners on TotW lists, power rankings, Blatter wants TV replays, Qatar, more
Curtin praised for Union turnaround. Edu, Williams, MacMath, Casey named to Team of the Week lists. Blatter wants TV replay tested in 2015. Working condition researchers arrested in Qatar. More.
Player ratings
Analysis & Player Ratings: Toronto 0-2 Union
Conor Casey and Andrew Wenger again found the back of the net, as the midfield of Cristian Maidana, Vincent Nogueira and Amobi Okugo showed just how dangerous this team can be down the stretch.
Philadelphia Soccer History / US Open Cup
1960 US Open Cup final is a tough act to follow
In the 1960 US Open Cup final, Philadelphia’s Ukrainian Nationals came from behind three times over 120 minutes to win the championship with Mike Noha scoring all five of the Uke Nats goals. Roger Allaway has the story.
Photo essays
River Cup 2014 in pictures: Union FO 1-1 Sons of Ben (3-1 APK)
The Union front office prevailed over the Sons of Ben on penalty kicks in the fourth annual River Cup on Saturday. Earl Gardner has pictures from the game.
Daily news roundups
“It’s huge”: Recaps & reaction from win in Toronto, Hburg makes playoffs, league results, more
Reaction to win over Toronto. Union back in playoff spot. Union Academy starts new season. Harrisburg to face Orlando in USL PRO playoffs. League results. More.
High School Soccer
District 12 Boys Soccer: Week One
The Philadelphia high school boys’ soccer season has begun and Josh Trott rounds up all the action.
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