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Union will host Seattle in USOC final, Bone loaned, Union Academy USBNT call-ups, more news

Seattle thump Chicago 6-0 to set up US Open Cup final against Union at PPL Park. Corben Bone loaned to USL PRO’s Hammerheads. Union Academy players get US BNTs call-ups. Suarez ban upheald. More.

Player ratings / US Open Cup

Player ratings & analysis: Union 1-1 Dallas (4-3)

A cagey match opened up in the second half, then the spotlight fell — as it often has recently — on Zac MacMath.

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Opinion

Is Jim Curtin the right man for the Union job?

As the Union’s search for a permanent head coach continues, is the team’s performance under interim manager Jim Curtin making the decision for the Front Office? Earl Reed explores.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: The French Knight

Is Sebastien Le Toux Batman? Seth Finck explores.

Daily news roundups

“It’s awesome”: Recaps & reaction to Union’s USOC semifinal win, Ribeiro named USL PRO PotW, more news

Quotes from Union US Open Cup semifinal win in Dallas. Tickets for Sept. 16 final at PPL Park go on sale on Thursday. Ribeiro named USL PRO Player of the Week. US advances to Women’s U-20 World Cup quarterfinals. More news.

Union match reports / US Open Cup

US Open Cup semifinal: Union 1-1 Dallas (4-3 APK)

A mistake followed by a massive save. Zac MacMath shone in the shootout as the Union win and now will host the 2014 US Open Cup final at PPL Park on Sept. 16.

Commentary

A player’s perspective: Should college soccer change its format?

PSP contributor Carlo deMarco, a sophomore midfielder at UMass, shares his view on the proposed change to the men’s college soccer season.

Philadelphians Abroad

Locals abroad: Hoppenot scores for Harrisburg

A goal and an assist over two games for Antoine Hoppenot, on loan to Harrisburg City Islanders.

Daily news roundups

“It’s big”: Quotes & previews ahead of tonight’s USOC semi, more news

Union and Dallas quotes ahead of tonight’s US Open Cup semifinal, as well as a roundup of previews. More Union, MLS, and national team news.

Match previews / US Open Cup

US Open Cup semifinal preview: Union at FC Dallas

Dallas are undefeated in eight league games since May 31, including the only Union loss under Jim Curtin, the consequence of a fluky own-goal.